Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amergis; Jefferson (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and life

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) II in Jefferson, IA. This contract - part time role pays $19 per hour with 24 hours per week, supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in home and community settings.

The DSP II will assist residents with daily living activities and follow the resident’s Individual Service Plan, ensuring safety and respectful, person-centered care. Benefits available where eligible.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid and current auto insurance.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Direct Support Personnel II assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home, community or residential setting.
• Works directly with residents and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills.
• Follows the guidance of the resident’s Individual Service Plan.

Skills

Strong communication

Prioritization

Driver's license

CPR (if applicable)

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Pay: $19 / Hour

Hours: 24.00

Location: Jefferson, IA

The Direct Support Personnel II assists individuals withintellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth anddevelopment of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home,community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel II worksdirectly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily livingand adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel II should follow the guidanceof the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid and current auto insurance
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Aide

Job Function: Aide | DSP II– Company Vehicle | DSP II– Company Vehicle

Job Type: Contract - Part Time

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0427

Contract Duration: 24

Pay Rate: $19 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-11-03T17:55:32