Direct Support Professional (Residential Services) Bossier LA
Description
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Arc of Acadiana, you will support individuals in our Community Group Homes, where a group of residents (generally up to 15 individuals) live together in a home-like setting. DSPs play a critical role in promoting safety, dignity, independence, and quality of life by supporting daily routines, personal care, and community involvement.
This is meaningful, hands-on work that requires reliability, compassion, and teamwork. You will receive training and ongoing support to help you succeed in the role. Direct Support Professionals must be at least 21 years of age and may be assigned to work at different residential homes as needed to support staffing and operational requirements.
Starting Pay Rate
$13.50
Full-time and Part-time Available – Day, Evening and Night Shifts
What You’ll Do
- Support Residents in Daily Life
- Assist residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, and personal hygiene.
- Ensure Safety & Supervision
- Remain awake and alert during all assigned shifts, including overnight shifts, to take prompt and appropriate action in the event of injury, illness, fire, or other emergencies.
- Health, Medication & Wellness Support
- Prepare and serve food using appropriate utensils and portioning tools.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchens, food preparation areas, bathrooms, and common spaces.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of food as instructed.
- Documentation, Communication & Incident Reporting
- Complete required documentation accurately and on time, including progress notes, objectives, logs, shift reports, and incident reports.
- Promptly report incidents, injuries, medical concerns, or unusual occurrences to the Manager On-Call or Home Manager in accordance with agency procedures.
- Community Inclusion & Transportation
- Communicate respectfully and professionally with residents, families, coworkers, and community partners.
Training & Support You’ll Receive
Qualifications
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience providing direct support, caregiving, or similar work is preferred, but not required
- Availability to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying shifts as needed
Benefits & What We Offer
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, and assist residents with mobility and daily activities