Direct Support Professional Summary & Responsibilities:

DSP’s work with adults who have developmental (behavioral, physical, mental health) disabilities. The DSP supports the individual in a group home setting. Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting individuals with activities of daily living (such as):

    • Preparing meals

    • Personal hygiene and grooming

    • Assisting with medication administration

    • Bathing and toileting

  • Encouraging individuals to participate in community activities

  • Handling general housekeeping tasks and meal preparation

  • Errands to shopping or activities

  • Transporting to medical appointments

  • Enjoying recreational outings together

  • Teaching strategies to help clients live as independently as possible

While providing supervision and support, the DSP also provides opportunity for each individual to develop and grow towards greater independence.

Direct Support Professional Qualifications:

  1. Must be 21 years old age or older with a valid ID.

  2. Must have at least six (6) months hands-on care experience in the last five (5) years working within the qualifying environments:

    • Hospital

    • Nursing Home

    • Hospice

    • Assisted Living Facility

    • Rehabilitation Facility

    • Group Home

    • Home Health Agency

  3. Must have a valid Driver’s License with clean and acceptable driving record

  4. Must be CPR/First Aid certified.  Must be from a in-person class; online course does not qualify.

  5. Must have a recent Physical in the last twelve (12) months

  6. Two-Step PPD is required

  7. Must be reliable, responsible, and compassionate

What a career with First State Residential Living has to offer:

  • Fixed hours, 1 weekend per month REQUIRED

  • Shift work

  • PTO, Holiday Pay for those that qualify

  • Benefits for those that qualify