Direct Support Professional

Metro Star Services; Florida; On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible schedules

Member discounts

Meaningful work

Career growth

Supportive team

Job summary

Metro Star Services in St Cloud, Florida is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our caring team. You will provide hands-on care, help individuals develop independent living skills, and support daily living activities in a person-centered environment.

The role emphasizes safety, strong communication with staff and families, and adherence to individualized care plans. Background screening is required and training is provided; weekly pay and flexible scheduling are available to fit

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of caregiving, healthcare, or disability support preferred.
• Must be reliable, patient, and compassionate.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass background checks and required certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services tailored to the individual’s needs.
• Assist with ADLs, including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
• Support with meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Promote independent living skills such as budgeting, shopping, and chores.
• Encourage community inclusion, social skills, and recreation.
• Implement goals and support plans in a person-centered environment.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals under care.
• Identify, document, and report incidents or concerns as required.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and families.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Reliability

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

WE ARE HIRING!

Are you passionate about caring for others?
Metro Star Services is looking forcompassionate, responsible, and dedicatedDirect Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our growing team in St Cloud, Florida.

About Us:

Metro Star Services is committed to providing high-quality care and support to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Our goal is to help them lead fulfilling, independent, and happy lives.

Job Summary:

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide hands-on care and assistance to individuals in their daily lives. Your role will include helping them develop independent living skills, ensuring community inclusion, and supporting their overall well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care services tailored to the individual’s needs.
• Assist withActivities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
• Support individuals inmeal preparationand ensure dietary needs are met.
• Promoteindependent living skillssuch as budgeting, grocery shopping, and household chores.
• Encourage and facilitatecommunity inclusion, social skills, and recreational activities.
• Implementindividualized goals and support plansin a person-centered environment.
• Ensure thehealth and safetyof all individuals under your care.
• Identify, document, and report anyincidents, allegations of abuse, or concernsas required.
• Administermedications accurately(upon successful completion of an approved AMAP course).
• Communicate effectively withstaff, management, and familiesto ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experiencein caregiving, healthcare, or disability support
  preferred (college credits may be substituted for experience).
• Must be reliable, patient, and compassionate.
• Ability to follow care plans and safety procedures.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass background checks and required certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Weekly Pay via Direct Deposit
  – Get paid every week!
• Flexible Schedules
  – Work-life balance with full-time and part-time options.
• Working Advantage Membership Discounts
  – Access to exclusive savings on entertainment, travel, and shopping.
• Meaningful Work
  – Make a real difference in people’s lives.
• Supportive Team
  – Work in a collaborative and caring environment.
• Career Growth
  – Opportunities for professional development and training.

-Join us in making a difference in the lives of those we serve!

***This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review important information regarding this requirement by visiting the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website at:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com