Day Program DSP

Caregiver Inc.; Mansfield (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Caregiver is hiring a Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with IDD in daily living skills, community activities, and personal growth. You’ll provide direct support, meal planning, transportation, and help with community integration in residential and community settings.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, background check, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and clear background check.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to complete electronic documentation.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, and dressing).
• Support meal planning/preparation, household routines, and basic housekeeping.
• Help plan outings, encourage independence, and build community connections.
• Support community integration, social interaction, leisure activities, and development of socially valued behaviors.
• Provide transportation to work, appointments, and approved community activities, following vehicle safety requirements.
• Administer medications as trained and directed, per policy and 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Effective communication

Reliability

Positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Day Program 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.

Why Caregiver?

Work That Matters: Help individuals with daily living skills, community activities, social development, community integration, and personal growth — making a real difference.

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 You’ll Do:

• 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:

• $10,000 in tuition reimbursement annually for full-time eligible employees.
• $10,000 in life insurance for all employees at no cost.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, and 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