Day Program DSP

Caregiver; Mansfield (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Medical, dental, vision

401K

Job summary

Caregiver seeks a Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) to help adults with IDD achieve independence within their daily routines and community activities. You will provide direct support for daily living tasks, plan outings, and encourage social development.

The role involves documentation, medication administration per plan, and safe transportation to activities, with teamwork and ethical standards emphasized throughout daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and able to maintain a positive attitude.
• Ability to document work electronically and complete basic computer tasks.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds in residential/community settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with daily living activities (grooming, eating, bathing, dressing).
• Support meal planning, household routines, and basic housekeeping.
• Plan outings, encourage independence, and foster community connections.
• Assist with transportation to work, appointments, and community activities.
• Administer medications as trained and directed per each plan.
• Document daily notes, service delivery data, and incident reporting.
• Follow reporting requirements and participate in required training.

Skills

Reliability

Integrity

Positive attitude

Documentation skills

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:

• 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 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