Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver
About The Position
Working directly as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you will be able to assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes, assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration. The DSP (caregiver/mentor) is responsible for providing: Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety. Some examples include helping with meals, cleaning, perform housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities. Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent. Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals. Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well-being. No experience? If you meet the basic job requirements, we will provide the necessary paid training and hands-on experience. If interested in a Behavioral DSP role – To be successful in this role we are looking for candidates with prior experience with intense high behaviors, both verbal and physical. You will provide support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and people who are faced with mental health, behavioral, and/or significant medical challenges. We are looking to hire staff who are patient, have good decision-making and crisis-management skills, and who will not be intimidated by these behaviors. Prior IDD, mental health, psychiatric, and/or security experience is strongly preferred.
Requirements
- Excitement for working with adults with disabilities
- Must be at least 18 years old
- High school diploma or GED certificate
- A successful background clearance is required as part of the onboarding/employment process
- Good communication is key in this role. You’ll rely on your reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with both internal and external team members.
- A valid driver's license is required for this position (due to transporting persons served)
- Candidates must be comfortable driving company vehicles to transport persons served as required
- Some positions / locations may require own personal vehicle and auto-liability insurance based on the role
Nice To Haves
- Experience with adults with mental health issues, disabilities or related experience
- Certifications & trainings (CBRF, CNA, CPR, etc.) are appreciated but not required
Responsibilities
- Assist in a residential group home by assisting people with disabilities achieve a variety of outcomes
- Assist with personal cares and provide normalization/community integration
- Support and mentorship with daily activities to those we support in a manner that ensures their health and safety
- Helping with meals, cleaning, perform housekeeping, laundry duties and facilitating fun activities
- Hands-on mentoring to those we serve to help them become more independent
- Positive direction to the individuals to encourage them to achieve their personal goals
- Provide medication administration and ensure person's medical well-being
Benefits
- Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance for FT employees
- Supplemental Insurance
- Flex Spending and HSA Accounts for FT employees
- Pet Insurance
- Life Insurance for FT employees
- 401 K plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of services
- PAID TIME OFF (PTO) for eligible employees
- PTO Donation
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- National Brand Discounts
- Tapcheck - access up to 50% of your pay before payday
- PAID training and orientation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
