Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Friday Through Monday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
About The Position
At Our House, Inc., our mission is to provide healthy, stimulating, and inclusive environments for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Through community residences, employment services, innovative day programs, and social opportunities, we empower people to live meaningful, productive, and independent lives. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in group homes or apartments. You’ll assist with daily living skills, community inclusion, and personal growth—helping individuals gain independence while ensuring their health, safety, and well-being. This role is ideal for compassionate professionals with experience in caregiving, human services, behavioral health, education, or healthcare—or those looking to grow a long-term career in the DD/IDD field. You will gain purpose-driven work that directly improves lives, paid, agency-provided training, opportunities for career growth within the DD/IDD community, a supportive team environment focused on quality care, and competitive pay and strong benefits.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record and ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check with minimal violations (no provisional restrictions)
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work and be able to drive themselves between work sites when required; must also be comfortable driving agency vans when transporting individuals served
- At minimum, a high school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Ability to attend and successfully complete a required two-week, in-office paid training upon hire, as well as maintain annual recertifications
- Comfortable using computers and agency systems to document thorough, accurate, and detailed shift summary reports; log data into electronic systems, check and respond to emails, and upload required documentation
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and other web-based systems
- Ability to provide professional references during the application process
- Required to transport individuals served using agency vehicles for community activities and medical or planned appointments
- Ability to assist residents with mobility and personal care
- Constant: 10 lbs
- Frequent: 25 lbs
- Occasional: 50 lbs
- Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently while ensuring resident safety
Responsibilities
- Support residents with daily routines and independent living skills (nutrition, hygiene, money management, social skills, etc.)
- Assist with personal care and medical needs
- Administer and document medications accurately
- Transport residents to medical appointments and community activities using agency vehicles
- Facilitate community inclusion (bowling, movies, fairs, outings, and social events)
- Ensure resident safety, dignity, and well-being at all times
- Maintain accurate documentation in electronic health records (EHR) systems
- Advocate for residents’ rights and individual goals
- Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and team collaboration
Benefits
- Paid Training
- Medical insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition assistance
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan
- Generous paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time)
- Sick paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
