Direct Support Professional (DSP) - No Experience Required

RSI Community • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

RSI Community is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). No prior experience is required; paid training is provided. The role focuses on promoting each individual’s independence, dignity, safety, and quality of life through personal support, skill building, and respectful relationships. A variety of full-time, part-time, and PRN schedules are available, including second- and third-shift positions and part-time weekend schedules.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Driver’s license required for most positions.
• No experience necessary; paid training is provided.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with diverse individuals.
• Calm, passionate, and collected demeanor in complex and challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, grooming, and medication administration.
• Respond to medical or behavioral needs by following established procedures.
• Encourage participation in life skills, social, recreational, and skill-building activities.
• Support individuals as they pursue personal goals.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with the individuals supported.
• Document individual goal progress, incidents, observations, and interventions in the individual portal.
• Perform light housekeeping and maintain a clean, safe environment.
• Collaborate with team members to provide consistent, high-quality support.

Benefits

• New-hire incentive bonus of up to $2,000 for full-time employees and up to $600 for part-time employees.
• Weekend premium pay of an additional $2.00 per hour, from Friday at 3 p.m. to Monday at 9 a.m.
• Comprehensive training and professional development.
• Health and dental insurance for full-time employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid time off for full-time employees.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for growth.

What This Job Offers

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