Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Saturday through Sunday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
About The Position
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. 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.
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 at least 21 years of age
- At minimum, a high school diploma, GED, or foreign equivalent
- 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 lift/force
- Frequent: 25 lbs lift/force
- Occasional: 50 lbs lift/force
- Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently while ensuring resident safety
Nice To Haves
- Experience in caregiving, human services, behavioral health, education, or healthcare
- Comfortable driving agency vans when transporting individuals served
- Must be comfortable driving themselves between work sites when required
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
- Great Benefits
- Matching 401(k) plan
- Tuition assistance
- Sick paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
