Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-09-18
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Healthcare
Direct Support Professional/ Direct Care, Caregiver
Overview
Majority Women Employee-Owned. Empowered by Everyone to Transform Lives. Overview We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join Prader-Willi Homes that has open availability to work 1st and 2nd shifts! Competitive pay starting at $19/hour and a full benefits package. Prader-Willi Homes, a MyPath Company, has been a trusted provider of residential services for individuals diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) for nearly 40 years.
PWS is a complex genetic disorder affecting appetite, growth, metabolism, cognitive function, and behavior. Our mission is simple yet impactful: to create a safe, supportive, and therapeutic environment that allows every resident to explore their highest potential for independence. By joining our team, you’ll help transform lives while working in a meaningful and rewarding career.
- Direct Care:
Provide personal care, meal preparation, and medication administration tailored to residents’ needs while in a group home setting. - Activity Facilitation:
Support residents in structured daily activities to promote skill development and goal achievement. - Safety and Supervision:
Ensure residents’ safety and welfare, follow safety protocols, and contribute to maintaining a clean, safe environment. - Documentation:
Complete progress reports, incident logs, and other required paperwork accurately and on time. - Communication:
Collaborate with staff and residents, addressing concerns and providing proactive support. - Resident Rights:
Uphold residents’ rights and report any suspected abuse or grievances immediately.
1st shift, 2nd shift, and 3rd shift options available. 12-hour rotating weekend shifts required. Holiday shifts as part of the rotation.
Qualifications- Education:
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required. - Age:
Must be at least 18 years old. - Experience:
Prior experience with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred (e.g., group homes, schools, day programs). Strong problem‑solving, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.
- A valid driver’s license.
- An acceptable driving record.
- Ability to safely transport clients in company-provided van.
- Earned-Wage Access:
Work today, get paid tomorrow! - Tuition Assistance:
Help pay for your college education. - Student Loan Paydown:
Up to $150/month toward your student loans. - Comprehensive health benefits:
Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become a part‑owner in the company.
- Mission-Driven Work:
Help create life‑changing opportunities for individuals with Prader‑Willi Syndrome. - Comprehensive Benefits:
Including health, dental, vision, PTO, and more. - Career Growth:
Tuition assistance, professional development programs, and leadership opportunities. - Employee Ownership:
Participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). - Supportive Culture: A workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
MyPath and its Operating Companies provide specialized services and dignified care for children, adolescents and adults with special needs. Our companies provide a spectrum of services and support which promote the ability of those we serve to live as independently as possible in the community. MyPath is composed of a beautifully diverse spectrum of employees with different characteristics, abilities, and life experiences.
We believe that equitable, diverse, and inclusive practices in our work spaces are integral to the existence of MyPath. We value our diverse spectrum of Owners, the individuals we serve and the communities we encounter. Our success as an organization is directly proportional to our ability to create belonging and genuinely…
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