Direct Support Professional, DSP

Jobtailor; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 23.436 - 32.364; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany is seeking caregivers to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living activities such as meals, hygiene, and organization.

You will assist with community access, help maintain safety, and communicate with care teams while documenting updates. The role emphasizes independence, respectful environments, and reliable transport for shifts.

Qualifikationen

• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Current auto insurance (meeting state requirements).
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs.
• Preferred: Experience in caregiving, DSP, behavioral support, or IDD roles.
• Experience supporting individuals with I/DD.
• Strong communication and boundary-setting skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Aufgaben

• Support daily living routines (meals, hygiene, organization).
• Assist with community access (shopping, errands, outings).
• Provide emotional regulation support using calm, structured approaches.
• Maintain clear boundaries and consistent expectations.
• Assist with household upkeep and organization.
• Encourage independence and personal responsibility.
• Communicate updates with care teams and complete required documentation.
• Help maintain a safe, predictable, and respectful environment.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Boundary setting

Personal care support

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Responsibilities

• Support daily living routines (meals, hygiene, organization)
• Assist with community access (shopping, errands, outings)
• Provide emotional regulation support using calm, structured approaches
• Maintain clear boundaries and consistent expectations
• Assist with household upkeep and organization
• Encourage independence and personal responsibility
• Communicate updates with care teams and complete required documentation
• Help maintain a safe, predictable, and respectful environment

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Current auto insurance (meeting state requirements)Ability to pass a background check (not all records are disqualifying)
• Comfortable supporting personal care needs
• Preferred: Experience in caregiving, DSP, behavioral support, or IDD roles
• Experience supporting individuals with I/DD
• Strong communication and boundary-setting skills
• CPR/First Aid certification

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) through daily living assistance, emotional regulation, and effective communication. Emphasizes maintaining a safe and respectful environment while encouraging independence and personal responsibility.