Bi-Weekly Live In Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in a way that supports their health and safety and helps them achieve service objectives and personal goals. The position follows a live-in model in the individual's home, with a seven-days-on/seven-days-off schedule. DSPs must live in the home during their scheduled seven-day shift and spend all off-time away from the location; the individual's home cannot be their primary residence. During the scheduled shift, DSPs are paid for 16 hours per day, less unpaid break time. The posting describes bi-weekly compensation for 105 hours, including 25 hours paid at time and a half, and payment for interrupted sleep time if applicable. DSPs receive one seven-hour break during the scheduled shift and a weekly food budget during their week on. The role includes providing companionship and personalized care, encouraging independence and self-care, assisting with daily living activities, preparing meals and snacks, light housekeeping and laundry, mobility and transfers (which may involve mechanical lift devices), and implementing positive behavior supports and de-escalating challenging behaviors. The listed pay range is $17.50–$19.50 per hour. The role offers paid training and orientation, and the company describes growth and development opportunities.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license, due to transporting persons served.
- Ability to live in the home for seven days and leave the home for seven days.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Good reading, writing, and communication skills for documenting care, following support plans, and collaborating with team members.
Nice To Haves
- One year of caregiving experience supporting individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, hands-on instruction, assistance, and positive direction to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals' health and safety and help them achieve service objectives and personal goals.
- Provide companionship and personalized care while encouraging independence and self-care.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including dressing, bathing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
- Prepare meals and snacks.
- Perform light housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Provide mobility and transfer assistance, which may include using mechanical lift devices.
- Implement positive behavior supports and de-escalate challenging behaviors when needed.
- Document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees.
- Supplemental insurance.
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts for eligible employees.
- Pet insurance.
- Life insurance for eligible employees.
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match for eligible employees.
- Paid time off for eligible employees.
- Growth and development opportunities.
- Employee referral program.
- Employee assistance program.
- National brand discounts.
- Tapcheck early pay access.
- Paid training and orientation.
- Weekly food budget during the scheduled week on.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
