Direct Support Professional - Caledonia County

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS); St. Johnsbury (VT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is hiring Direct Support Professionals in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. This role offers both part-time and full-time positions with evening, weekend, and holiday shifts possible. You will work closely with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, helping them build independence and engage in their communities.

The ideal candidate should be compassionate and dependable, with responsibilities including providing support, fostering relationships, and promoting dignity in every interaction.

Qualifications

• Must be compassionate and dependable.
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and guidance to individuals in various settings.
• Help individuals build independence and pursue personal goals.
• Foster meaningful relationships and promote empowerment.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Supportive Communication

Job description

Now Hiring: Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Part-time and full-time positions available. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts may be required.

Hiring in the following locations:

• South Ryegate
• Hardwick
• Craftsbury
• Lunenburg
• Greensboro
• West/East Burke
• Groton
• Barnet
• Lyndonville

If you are compassionate, dependable, and looking for work that truly makes a difference, this role is for you. As a DSP, you'll work one-on-one with individuals who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities supporting them in building independence, pursuing their goals, and participating in their communities.

What You'll Do:

• Provide support and guidance to individuals in employment and community settings.
• Help individuals develop and maintain natural support systems.
• Foster meaningful social roles, relationships, and independence.
• Promote dignity, respect, and empowerment in all interactions.