Direct Support Worker (DSW)
About the role
Discover a career where your work genuinely improves lives and supports a mission that matters. Our Mission: To help people live a life of their choosing, regardless of age or ability.
Responsibilities
- Daily Living Support: Assist with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Support Mobility: Help with transfers and safe movement
- Household & Routine Support: Assist with light housekeeping and maintaining a safe home environment
- Community Engagement: Help individuals access and participate in their community
- Support Social, Recreational, and Personal Activities
- Health & Service Plan Support: Follow the individual’s Service Plan and approved tasks
- Aid with Health-Related Needs as Directed and Authorized
- Person-Centered Support: Respect and support each individual’s choices and independence
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Reliable, patient, and respectful of others
- Ability to follow direction and care plans
Requirements
- Pass a background check
- Complete required training
- Follow all state and program guidelines
Benefits
Flexible scheduling based on your availability
Meaningful, one-on-one work
Opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s independence and quality of life
Supportive team and ongoing training opportunities
Pay
Competitive wages & benefits
Schedule
Flexible based on your availability
Skills
Compassion, reliability, patience, respect, clear communication, ability to follow direction, and experience in caregiving, home health, or direct support.
Benefits
Meaningful, one-on-one work
Opportunity to make a direct impact on someone’s independence and quality of life
Supportive team and ongoing training opportunities
Competitive wages & benefits
Flexible paid time off
Culture & Belonging
Bring Your Authentic Self to Work
GT is committed to being a welcoming and inclusive community.
We aspire for all staff to feel comfortable bringing their full, authentic selves to work.
We want people to feel valued and have a sense of belonging.
GT strives to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We recognize that our diversity makes us stronger.
It also drives innovation and ultimately helps us achieve our mission of self-determination.