DSP
About The Position
A Direct Support Professional (DSP) caregiver provides direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with mental, intellectual and developmental, and physical disabilities. The goal is to empower individuals to live as independently and comfortably as possible while maintaining their dignity and respect. The role includes providing hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance; helping ensure the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served; assisting with daily living activities; and performing housekeeping and laundry duties. The position requires communication and documentation skills to record care, follow support plans, and collaborate with internal and external team members. Multiple shifts are available. The advertised wage is $15.50–$15.75 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older.
- Valid driver's license required because the role may involve transporting people served.
- Must be comfortable driving to transport people served as required.
- Some positions or locations may require use of a personal vehicle and auto liability insurance.
- Person-centered, patient, and kind.
- Dependable, adaptable, and flexible.
- Observant and detail-oriented.
- Able to serve as a positive role model and work on a team.
- Committed to creating a respectful and collaborative environment.
- Computer skills for documentation.
- Reading, writing, and communication skills to document care, follow support plans, and collaborate with team members.
- Successful background clearance required as part of onboarding/employment.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct support, positive direction, instruction, and assistance to individuals with disabilities.
- Provide hands-on assistance, encouragement, mentoring, and guidance.
- Support the comfort, safety, and personal growth of the individuals served.
- Assist with daily living tasks, including moving around, getting in and out of bed, dressing, bathing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
- Perform housekeeping and laundry duties.
- Document care and follow support plans.
- Collaborate with internal and external team members.
Benefits
- Paid training and orientation
- Growth and development opportunities
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Pet insurance
- 401(k) plan with up to 3% employer match after one year of service
- Employee Assistance Program
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees
- Flexible spending and HSA accounts for full-time employees
- Supplemental insurance
- Life insurance for full-time employees
- PTO donation
- Employee referral program
- Tapcheck access to 50% of pay before payday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
