Direct Support Professional

Here at ABiLITY, becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is often the first step towards a fun, long-lasting, and rewarding career—they act as a connection between people with developmental disabilities and their communities. DSPs work alongside people and support them to become integrated and involved in their world, to be valued for who they are, to gain independence, and to follow their dreams. We enhance lives here.

While working in a supported setting, DSPs assist individuals with all aspects of their life. These include skills that are necessary to meet their physical needs; personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, ambulating, and eating. These may also include some more complex activities like; managing finances, medication management, housekeeping, and exercise of the mind and body.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age at the time of application and have a high school diploma/GED/equivalent, be enrolled in a general equivalency program, or be willing to obtain within 1 year of employment.

No experience is necessary: Even though previous experience working with individuals with cognitive or intellectual disabilities is preferred, there is no experience that is needed to apply! You will be supported through company-paid training and certifications every step of the way.

Certifications: DSPs shall have or be capable of obtaining the following certifications within a reasonable and set period of time: Driver’s License with state minimum auto coverage, Level One Medication Aide (L1MA), First Aid/CPR/AED, Crisis Prevention, and DSP training modules through our convenient online portal accessible from anywhere. DSPs shall be capable of utilizing personal protective equipment and following disease prevention protocol.

Pay Breakdown:

• Part-time: $20.00 per hour with opportunity for advancement
• Weekend only: $25.00 per hour**
• We recognize previous DSP experience and will compensate you for each applicable year!

• Mileage reimbursement

Availability:

We provide the option for both full-time and part-time positions, designed with flexibility to suit your schedule, while also ensuring that every other weekend availability is met to support the needs of the individuals.

• Evening availability: 2pm-11pm +/-
• Overnight availability: 10pm-9am +/-
• Weekend availability: Every other (required for FT/PT employees) or Weekend Only employees who work every weekend.
• Holidays – 13 paid to employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week
• Washington, Union MO, and Sullivan locations

Statuses:

Part-time = employees working less than 30 hours per week

Weekend only = must commit to required weekends

**ABiLITY provides comprehensive support to its employees and clients through module-based training tailored for DSPs using the Relias platform, enhancing their capacity to serve effectively. The allocation of locations and training paths is subject to the specific support requirements of individuals and discretion of agency management.

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