Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis, in Kalamazoo, MI, is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in home, community, or residential settings. You will help with activities of daily living and development of interpersonal skills, following each resident's Individual Service Plan.

The position is contract - full time, 36 hours per week, at $19 per hour, with benefits.

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

• Assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living.
• Works directly with residents and provides support for activities of daily living and adaptive skills.
• Follows the guidance of the resident/patient's Individual Service Plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Contract - Full Time

Pay: $19 / Hour

Hours: 36.00

Location: Kalamazoo, MI

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

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0418

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $19 / Hour

Date Posted: 2026-10-14T19:04:00