Direct Support Professional

Metro Star Services; Spring Hill (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Direct Deposit Pay

Flexible Schedules

Discounts via Working Advantage

Meaningful Work

Supportive Team

Career Growth

Job summary

Metro Star Services in Spring Hill, Florida is hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide hands-on care and support for individuals with disabilities. The role focuses on helping clients develop independent living skills, daily living tasks, and community inclusion.

Responsibilities include ADLs, meal prep, safety, and adherence to care plans, with weekly pay and flexible scheduling options. A background check is required, with AMAP certs supported for medication administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to pass background checks and required certifications.
• Reliable, patient and compassionate caregiver.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services tailored to individual needs.
• Assist with ADLs including personal hygiene, dressing, grooming.
• Support with meal preparation and dietary needs.
• Promote independent living skills like budgeting and shopping.
• Encourage community inclusion and recreational activities.
• Follow individualized goals and support plans in a person-centered environment.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals in care.
• Document and report incidents or concerns as required.
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and families.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

WE ARE HIRING!

Are you passionate about caring for others?
Metro Star Services is looking for compassionate, responsible, and dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our growing team in Spring Hill, 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