Direct Support Professional - Caregiver

The Arc of Central Alabama in; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arc of Central Alabama is seeking a Direct Support Professional to coach individuals served, provide personal care, and support daily living activities. This role focuses on building independence, dignity, and community participation through consistent, respectful support.

You will help with daily living skills, monitor safety, document health observations and progress toward goals, and collaborate with a caring team to advance the organization’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Partner with individuals served to provide coaching, advice, and participation in daily activities.
• Assist with personal care and daily living skills, including bathing, cleaning, feeding, and lifting as needed.
• Transport individuals to and from group homes and various community locations (if applicable).
• Help individuals develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and money management.
• Encourage participation in community activities, social events, and recreational opportunities.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals by providing appropriate supervision and following safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided, health observations, and progress toward individual goals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall mission and goals of the organization.

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Caregiver (Healthcare)

Caring for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is meaningful work that directly improves lives. As a Direct Support Professional caregiver, your efforts support people in building independence, maintaining dignity, and participating fully in their communities. This role is about more than completing tasks. It is about forming trust, offering consistency, and making a real difference every day. The rewards come from seeing progress, celebrating small wins, and knowing your work helps someone live a safer, more fulfilling life.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) partners with individuals served to provide coaching, personal care, and support in daily living activities. This role encourages community participation, ensures safety, and maintains accurate documentation to support individual goals and agency mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with individuals served to provide coaching, advice, and participation in daily activities.


• Assist with personal care and daily living skills, including bathing, cleaning, feeding, and lifting as needed.


• Transport individuals to and from group homes and various community locations (if applicable).


• Help individuals develop essential life skills such as cooking, cleaning, and money management.


• Encourage participation in community activities, social events, and recreational opportunities.


• Ensure the safety and well-being of individuals by providing appropriate supervision and following safety protocols.


• Maintain accurate records of care provided, health observations, and progress toward individual goals.


• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall mission and goals of the organization.