DSP Direct Support Professional
Listed on 2026-01-01
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Healthcare
Community Health, Mental Health
DSP Direct Support Professional - 40 hrs
Department for Persons With Disabilities (DPD)
Regular Salary: $20.06 per hour Mon‑Fri; $21.06 per hour for shifts beginning 11:00 PM Friday to 11:00 PM Sunday. Non‑work time will be paid at the base rate.
Passionate about making a difference in others’ lives? Join the DPD team! We are one of the largest Catholic Charities agencies, providing care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities nationwide. We seek dedicated, caring, and compassionate people to work in our Group Homes.
Responsibilities- Serve as a Residential Counselor, helping meet the health, safety, and welfare of residents.
- Assist and/or supervise individuals in personal care (bathing/toileting); participate and/or supervise cleaning, cooking, and life‑skills activities.
- Administer and/or assist with medication administration.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, co‑workers, and residents.
- Drive residents to and from day programs and community activities using agency vehicles.
- Maintain daily documentation of services provided.
- Assist with fun community‑based activities.
- Paid training
- Medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Life insurance (agency‑paid) and supplemental life insurance (employee‑paid)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
- 403B with company matching
- Generous paid time off
- Motivated to work as part of a team dedicated to the best interests of residents
- Experience with /DD population is a plus
- High‑school diploma or equivalent
- Valid, non‑provisional driver’s license
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of CPR/First Aid and emergency evacuation procedures
(Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of criminal background checks, reference checks, DMV checks, fingerprinting, a pre‑employment physical, and a drug test. All staff must attend a monthly Staff Meeting (date/time to be determined). Meeting waivers are available for conflicts due to secondary employment or school; appropriate documentation is required.
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