Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Job Summary:

Bedford and Somerset Counties

Now Hiring: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Type: Full-Time 30+ hours/Part-Time less than 30 hours

Pay: $16.50-$18.50, based on experience, education and shifts worked.

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our dedicated team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals with Autism and intellectual disabilities live their fullest, most independent lives.

About the Role

As a DSP, you will provide compassionate care and support to individuals in their homes or community-based settings. Your role will involve assisting with daily living activities, promoting independence, and ensuring a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide personal care, including hygiene, dressing, and meal preparation

Assist with scheduling and attending medical appointments or other required activities

Support individuals in achieving personal goals and participating in the community

Document services provided and report any health or safety concerns

Foster a positive, encouraging atmosphere for growth and self-determination

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation insured in your name

Ability to pass background checks and drug screening

Previous experience in caregiving or human services preferred but not required

Strong communication, patience, and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay, benefits and flexible scheduling

Paid training and professional development

Opportunities for advancement within the organization

Supportive, team-oriented work culture

Make a meaningful impact every day

Bonus payments are contingent upon meeting new hire expectations for submission timelines and performance.

About the Company:

We at Focus Behavioral Health, Inc believe that each individual is unique. Our experienced and compassionate team goes above and beyond to help each individual reach their full potential. Focus helps individuals gain a sense of community through volunteer work, community activities and building a support system. Our core values are Community, Compassion, and Integrity, which we expect every employee to adhere to.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc was founded in October 2010

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment. We recognize that inequality adversely affects our staff, clients, and the communities we serve. It is our expectation that every member of the Focus Family actively contributes to fostering an environment where all individuals feel included and are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of any protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, creed, ancestry, age, marital status, lawful alien status, or protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on disability. All hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and termination decisions are made fairly and without bias. We continuously reflect on our unconscious biases and hold ourselves accountable for creating an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels welcome.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and identity of all new hires.

Attached is the professional job description for reference.

Full-time