Direct Support Professional

Join our team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. We offer competitive compensation, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are valued. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career journey with us!

DSPs are responsible for maintaining a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment which fosters growth in the individual’s home (ISL or natural home [CSS]) and community. A DSP’s main role is to provide appropriate support focusing on specific needs and desires of each individual served; teaching, coaching, and enabling each individual supported to live a quality life, as independently as possible. All DSPs are expected to recognize when individuals are in crisis and/or in need of psychiatric and/or medical care and or other back up services and report this to their chain of command. At all times, in every interaction, the individuals need support. DSPs are expected to provide that support professionally and in a way that provides therapeutic benefit to each individual.

Direct support professionals are the primary and majority of contact the individuals supported have with the agency and play vitally important roles in the success of the individuals we serve. Staff “as natural role models†should possess the following personal qualifications:

• High school education or equivalent.
  
• Ability to pass a Family Care Safety Registry screening.
  
• Ability to show a strong work ethic with or without an immediate supervisor present.
  
• Reliability, punctuality, and whenever possible, flexibility in scheduling.
  
• Interpersonal skills to engage in appropriate interaction with individuals served, team, and people in the community and/or other agencies and entities.
  
• Ability to lift over 50lbs.
  
• Valid driving license, Class E License obtained (day program only), and the ability to drive a vehicle.
  
• DSPs working for the CSS program must have access to private vehicle for transportation of individual (mileage reimbursement eligible) and proof of personal auto insurance and registration.
  
• Ability to complete all agency required trainings and certifications within 90 days of hire (CPR/First Aid certification, Level One Med Aid certification, Abuse/Neglect training, etc.) as required by agency and DMH.
  

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, On-call

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Health insurance
  
• Mileage reimbursement
  
• Paid time off
  
• Vision insurance
  

Work Location: In person