DSP Direct Support Professional

Department For Persons With Disabilities (DPD)

Regular Salary: $20.06 per hour Mon-Fri and $21.06 per hour (shifts beginning 11PM Friday to 11PM on Sunday). Non-work time will be paid at the base rate.

The Residential Counselor is a direct care professional whose primary responsibility is to help meet the personal health, safety and welfare of the people living in the group home.

• You will assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care areas (bathing/toileting); participate and/or supervise in cleaning, cooking and life skills.
• Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
• You must communicate effectively with supervisors, co-workers and the individuals living in the homes.
• Drive residents to/from day programs, outside/within their community using agency vehicles.
• This position requires daily documentation of services provided.
• Assist with fun community based activities.

For full‑time positions (30+ per week) we offer:

• Paid training
• Medical, vision and dental coverage
• Life insurance (agency‑paid) and supplemental life insurance (employee‑paid)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Accidental/Critical Illness Insurance
• 403(b) with company matching
• Generous paid time off

• Motivated to work as part of a team that acts in the best interest of our residents at all times
• Experience with /DD population is a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent
• A valid (non‑provisional) driver’s license
• The ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and our emergency evacuation procedures

16 hours per week (Saturday 12 pm–8 pm, Sunday 7 am–3 pm).

All offers of employment are contingent on successful completion/passing of our criminal background/references/DMV check, fingerprinting, pre‑employment physical and drug test, etc. All staff must attend a monthly staff meeting – date/time to be determined and announced in advance. Meeting waivers are provided for conflicts due to secondary employment and/or school (appropriate documentation required).