Core
Provide direct support, supervision, and daily living assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, severe mental illness, and autism in residential homes and community settings.
Role type
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Builds
Residential care homes and community-based support programs
Domain
Behavioral health and disability services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Medication administration, meal preparation, transportation, budgeting support, incident reporting, physical mobility, regulatory compliance
Preferred skills
High school diploma or GED, valid driver's license, English proficiency
Technologies
Office equipment, information technology systems, company IT systems
Responsibilities
Administer medications and provide shift handoff communication; Prepare meals and manage food supplies; Transport individuals to appointments and community activities; Complete shift documentation including progress notes and incident reports; Maintain a safe, clean, and inspection-ready home environment; Support individuals in pursuing personal goals and developing independence; Remain awake and accessible for 24/7 care requirements.