Direct Support Professional: Compassionate Care that Impacts Lives

Glenwood, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Glenwood, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will support daily living activities, monitor health, and assist with medications under supervision. This role emphasizes dignity, safety, and person-centered goals, requiring compassion, reliability, and ability to work in a home-like setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 21+ with Alabama driver's license and insurable.
• Certified Nursing Assistant a plus.
• Must clear DHR Child Abuse & Neglect Registry and FBI/ABI checks.

Responsibilities

• Perform personal care tasks including hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
• Promote each individual's person-centered goals.
• Ensure client safety in a home-like environment.
• Assist with toileting and related equipment.
• Assist with medication self-administration after training.
• Encourage self-help activities.
• Report changes in condition or family situation to the office.
• Document services provided and transport clients.

Skills

Group home exp

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Medication administration

CNA (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Glenwood, Inc. in Birmingham, AL is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

You will support daily living activities, monitor health, and assist with medications under supervision. This role emphasizes dignity, safety, and person-centered goals, requiring compassion, reliability, and ability to work in a home-like setting.