Direct Support Professional – Full-Time

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides hands‑on support, supervision and training to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Community Training Home. The role focuses on promoting independence, safety and personal growth while following agency values and procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain professional conduct, treat individuals and coworkers with dignity, and uphold agency policies.
• Assist with health and safety, monitor health changes, support prescribed diets, and follow proper lifting techniques.
• Provide daily living assistance such as hygiene, grooming, meal preparation and life‑skills training.
• Complete accurate documentation in Therap, T‑Logs, GERs and ISP data; communicate incidents to supervisors.
• Transport individuals safely to activities, operate agency vehicles, wheelchair lifts and restraints as trained.
• Administer medications and treatments per policy and record them on Medication Administration Records (MARs).
• Support financial transactions, perform housekeeping duties, and report maintenance needs.
• Monitor staff‑completed MARs for accuracy and report any issues.

Required profile

• Must complete a 7‑day orientation before starting.
• No prior experience required; paid training provided.
• Available to work the schedule: Saturday/Sunday 6 p.m.–6 a.m., Monday 10 p.m.–10 a.m.
• Ability to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Physical ability to lift, transport and assist with mobility.

Required skills

• Medication administration
• Documentation using Therap, T‑Logs, GERs, ISP forms
• Vehicle operation, including wheelchair lifts

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $17.00
• Overtime opportunities
• Paid training and ongoing professional development