Day Program DSP

Caregiver Inc.; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K

Job summary

Caregiver Inc. is seeking a Day Program Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in daily living, community activities, and growth opportunities.

You’ll provide direct support with daily living activities, transportation, and documentation, while collaborating with a compassionate team to promote independence and inclusion in the community. Join our mission to empower independence and quality of life, with tuition reimbursement for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living support with grooming, eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Support meal planning, household routines, and basic housekeeping.
• Help plan outings, encourage independence, and build community connections.
• Support transportation to work, appointments, and approved activities.
• Complete accurate daily notes and service delivery documentation.
• Follow mandatory reporting requirements and safety policies.

Skills

Read & write English

Valid driver’s license

Lift 50 lbs

Electronic documentation

Reliability & integrity

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