Direct Support Professional

Metro Star Services; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay via Direct Deposit

Flexible schedules

Working Advantage Membership Discounts

Meaningful work

Supportive team

Career growth

Job summary

Metro Star Services in Central Florida is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our caring team in Polk County. You will provide hands-on support, help individuals develop independent living skills, and promote community inclusion with a person-centered approach.

We offer weekly pay, flexible schedules, and a supportive environment to help DSPs grow professionally while making a meaningful difference.

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 individuals in meal preparation and ensure dietary needs are met.
• Promote independent living skills such as budgeting, grocery shopping, and household chores.
• Encourage and facilitate community inclusion, social skills, and recreational activities.
• Implement individualized goals and support plans in a person-centered environment.
• Ensure the health and safety of all individuals under your care.
• Identify, document, and report any incidents, allegations of abuse, or concerns as required.
• Administer medications accurate (upon successful completion of an approved AMAP course).
• Communicate effectively with staff, management, and families to ensure coordinated care.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Reliability

Patience

Compassion

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 Polk County, Central 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 with
  Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, dressing, and grooming.
• Support individuals in
  meal preparation
  and ensure dietary needs are met.
• Promote
  independent living skills
  such as budgeting, grocery shopping, and household chores.
• Encourage and facilitate
  community inclusion, social skills, and recreational activities.
• Implement
  individualized goals and support plans
  in a person-centered environment.
• Ensure the
  health and safety
  of all individuals under your care.
• Identify, document, and report any
  incidents, allegations of abuse, or concerns
  as required.
• Administer
  medications accurate
  (upon successful completion of an approved AMAP course).
• Communicate effectively with
  staff, management, and families
  to ensure coordinated care.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of experience
  in 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