Day Program DSP

Caregiver; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No credit check bank accounts with $3,

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caregiver is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide daily residential and community-based support to individuals with IDD. DSP 1 will assist with activities of daily living, skill development, community inclusion, and safe transportation according to each person’s plan.

Responsibilities include documenting care, administering medications as trained, and participating in ongoing training. The role emphasizes advocacy, empathy, and teamwork in a supportive, person-centered

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support with activities of daily living (grooming, eating, bathing, 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 safety requirements.
• Administer medications as trained and directed, per policy and the individual’s plan.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation (daily notes, service delivery docs, logs, incident reporting).
• Follow mandatory reporting with timely incident reporting of injuries, suspected abuse/neglect/exploitation.
• Participate in required training and coaching; demonstrate professional ethics and teamwork.

Skills

English proficiency

Reliability

Integrity

Positive attitude

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

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.

What is a DSP?

The Direct Support Professional (DSP 1) provides daily residential and community-based support to individuals receiving services. DSP 1 supports activities of daily living, skill development, community inclusion, and safe transportation while following each individual’s service plan and all Caregiver policies and regulatory requirements.

Why Caregiver?

Work That Matters: Help individuals with daily living skills, community activities, and personal growth — making a real difference every day. 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 are the job duties?

• 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 #INDDSP

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