Direct support professional (DSP)/ Caregiver

Dungarvin • Baytown, TX

3d

About The Position

A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The goal is to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect.

The role involves providing hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; supporting individuals’ comfort, safety, and personal growth; and helping with daily living tasks such as mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene. The position offers paid training and hands-on experience for candidates who meet the basic requirements, including those without prior experience. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Person-centered, patient, and kind.
• Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
• Observant and detail oriented.
• Positive role model and able to work on a team.
• Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
• Computer skills for documentation.
• Valid driver's license due to transporting individuals served.
• Successful background clearance as part of the onboarding/employment process.
• Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
• Some positions or locations may require a personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance to individuals served.
• Support the comfort, safety, and personal growth of individuals served.
• Assist with daily living tasks, including mobility, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Document care and follow support plans.
• Collaborate with internal and external team members.
• Transport individuals served when required by the position.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance
• Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees
• Pet insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) plan with 3% employer match after one year of service
• Paid time off accrual for employees who work 40 hours in a two-week period
• PTO donation
• Growth and development opportunities
• Employee referral program
• Scheduled pay increases
• Employee assistance program
• Mileage reimbursement
• National brand discounts, including T-Mobile, Verizon, and Dell
• TapCheck access to 50% of pay before payday
• Dedicated training department with paid training

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED