Direct Support Professional (DSP)
A Caring Heart Case Management, Inc.
A Caring Heart is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This role centers on providing daily care, building life skills, and encouraging independence within a safe, respectful, and supportive environment.
Schedule
Monday–Friday, 3:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Weekends Required
About the Role
As a Direct Support Professional, you will assist individuals with daily living activities, personal care, and skill-building. Services are provided in the home, community, and day program settings. You will support growth in areas such as self-care, communication, social skills, household tasks, community inclusion, and self-regulation. Training is fully provided by A Caring Heart.
This specific position will take place in an all female group home setting.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking dependable, motivated individuals with a strong work ethic and a passion for helping others. Candidates must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, state-minimum auto insurance, and a safe driving record. All applicants must successfully pass background checks.
The ideal candidate is confident working with individuals who may display aggressive or escalated behaviors, demonstrates patience and self-control, and can effectively use de-escalation strategies. Willingness to support clients with physical activity and muscle-building exercises is essential. Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is a plus but not required.
About A Caring Heart Case Management, Inc.
A Caring Heart provides direct care services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through day programs, group homes, and community-based services. Our mission is to help individuals learn, retain, and strengthen skills that promote independence and quality of life.
If you meet the requirements listed above and enjoy mentoring and helping others, we are excited to talk with you about a job opportunity!
Job Type: Full-time
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):
- Are you able to physically push, pull, or lift 25 pounds, unassisted, on a regular basis and up to 100 pounds unassisted occasionally?
- Please describe your experience working with individuals that are in the IDD populations. Also describe your experience working in a residential setting. Please include organizations that you worked for, volunteered for, and/or personal experience that you have.
- To help ensure a faster hiring process, are you able to provide the following documentation if requested during the application process: a valid driver’s license, Social Security card, current vehicle registration, proof of automotive insurance, and records of your education (minimum high school diploma or equivalent)?
- Are you able to commit to the 3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. work schedule and every weekend?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Unsupervised Driving: 3 years (Required)
- Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
- Assisting with ADLs: 1 year (Preferred)
- working with behaviors: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
