Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Location: Wilson, NC
Full Time, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Starting Pay: $15/hour
Make a Difference Every Day – Build a Career You Can Be Proud Of
Do you want a hands-on role where your work truly matters? A Caring Heart Case Management is hiring a Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in our Day Program and community-based activities.
This is more than a job—it’s a chance to help individuals gain independence, develop life skills, and experience joy. If you’re compassionate, dependable, and enjoy making a real impact, this role is perfect for you.
Why This Role Matters
As a DSP, you play a vital role in someone’s daily life:
- Your support builds confidence and independence
- Your guidance helps individuals reach personal goals
- Your care creates meaningful experiences and lasting impact
What You’ll Do
- Provide hands-on support in the Day Program and during community outings
- Assist with daily living activities and personal care, as needed
- Encourage skill development, social engagement, and independence
- Create a safe, structured, and positive environment
- Build strong connections with the people you support
What We’re Looking For
We want team members who are:
- Compassionate, dependable, patient, and positive
- Eager to learn and committed to making a difference
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of driving experience
- Reliable transportation for work
- Ability to pass background and onboarding requirements
- Experience with IDD preferred but not required—training provided
Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Meaningful, hands-on work that makes a real difference
- Supportive team environment with paid training and professional development
- Opportunities for career growth and advancement
Benefits
- $15/hour starting pay
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental, vision, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Please describe your experience working with individuals that are in the IDD populations. Please include organizations that you worked for, volunteered for, and/or personal experience that you have.
- Are you able to physically push, pull, or lift 25 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds unassisted occasionally? Please respond "Yes" or "No".
- Are you comfortable assisting individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) after receiving training? These tasks may include but are not limited to: Personal Care, Mobility Support, Meal Preparation & Feeding, Toileting & Continence Care, and/or Household Tasks. Would you be comfortable performing these essential duties as part of your role? Please respond "Yes" or "No".
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Unsupervised Driving: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
