Direct Support Professional

Description Direct Support Professional (DSP) At Caregiver, we believe everyone deserves to live their best, most independent life - and we’re here to make that happen. As a leading Texas-based provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), we’re on a mission to create a world-class experience for the people we serve. And we’re looking for compassionate, driven Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our mission.

What is a DSP? The Direct Support Professional (DSP 1) provides daily residential and community-based support to individuals receiving services. DSP 1 supports activities of daily living, skill development, community inclusion, and safe transportation while following each individual’s service plan and all Caregiver policies and regulatory requirements.

Why Caregiver? Work That Matters: Help individuals with daily living skills, community activities, and personal growth - making a real difference every day. People-First, Always: We believe everyone deserves respect, opportunity, and the chance to live life on their own terms - and that includes the amazing people who work here. Grow Personally and Professionally: Build meaningful skills, form powerful connections, and discover just how rewarding your work can be.

What are the job duties?

• Provide direct support with activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, and dressing).
• Support meal planning/preparation, household routines, and basic housekeeping.
• Help plan fun outings, encourage independence, and build meaningful community connections.
• Support community integration, social interaction, leisure activities, and development of socially valued behaviors.
• Provide transportation to work, appointments, & approved community activities, following Company vehicle safety requirements.
• Administer medications as trained and directed, per policy and each individual’s plan.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation (daily notes, service delivery documentation, tracking logs, incident/injury reporting).
• Follow mandatory reporting requirements with timely incident reporting of injuries, suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Participate in required training and coaching; demonstrate professional ethics and teamwork and other task as assigned.
• Be a trusted advocate, friend, and cheerleader every step of the way!

Ready to find your passion - and change lives while you’re at it? Join Caregiver today. Let’s make every day meaningful - together.

Benefits:

• NO CREDIT CHECK bank accounts to all employees with cash advance opportunities.
• $3,000 in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees - $12,000 maximum
• $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401K

For more information, visit our website Empowering Independence | Caregiver

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Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent Valid driver’s license and clear background check Reliability, integrity, and a positive attitude Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English Ability to complete electronic documentation and perform basic computer functions Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work in residential/community settings