Part-Time Direct Support Professional

Home and Community Options is seeking upbeat, motivated, and reliable individuals to join their team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP). In this role, you will help children and adults with developmental disabilities in the community live self-directed lives by providing tailored support.

About the role

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) assists people with disabilities of all ages in leading self-directed lives. Responsibilities are tailored to the individual’s needs and may include:

• Teaching skills of daily living
• Providing health or medical support
• Assisting with daily tasks and personal care needs
• Offering social or emotional support
• Encouraging learning and growth to enhance independence and community inclusion
• Advocating for the wants, needs, and life goals of those supported

DSPs empower individuals to lead the lives they want at home, work, school, and in the community by valuing their interests and preferences.

Requirements

• Ability to pass a criminal background check
• Acceptable driving record (if driving is required for the position)

Benefits

• Flexible hours: mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends
• Paid training: educational classes, certifications, on-site training, and more
• Part-time employees: earn level-based wage increases, opportunities for PTO accrual, 401k, and more
• No experience necessary—training provided on the job
• Student-friendly: shifts can be scheduled around classes, and internship/practicum opportunities are available
• Build your resume: skills learned at HCO are transferable to any career path
• Opportunities for advancement: many supervisory staff started as DSPs
• Perks: referral bonuses, health/wellness stipends, and more
• Fun work environment: shifts may include community activities like movies, shopping, or other outings

Pay

Starting hourly wage: $17.88/hr (day shifts).