Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis, formerly Maxim Healthcare Staffing, is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a travel assignment in Pueblo, CO. The DSP supports individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges at home, in the community, or in a residential setting, helping with daily living and adaptive skills.

Requirements include a high school diploma, CPR if applicable, TB screening, health certificate, and ability to pass health and state requirements; benefits include health insurance,

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• 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 in the home, community or residential setting.
• Works directly with residents and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills.
• Follows the Individual Service Plan as guided by residents/patients.

Skills

CPR

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: $1251 / Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Pueblo, CO

The Direct Support Personnel I 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 I works directlywith the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living andadaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel I should follow the guidance ofthe resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent

• 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.

**CO Specific Benefits: Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Advocacy (company paid if enrolled Medical), Health Advocate Employee Assistance Program, Health Savings Account , 401(k), 401(k) Company Match, Profit Sharing, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Primary Caregiver Leave, Parental Leave, Life and Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, Hospital Expense Protection Plan, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Home and Auto Insurance, Pet Insurance, Transportation Benefits, CommonBond, Educational Assistance Program, College Partnership Program, Paid Time Off/Company Holidays

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 - Non-Driving | DSP - Non-Driving

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0296

Contract Duration: 13

Pay Rate: $1251 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-10-29T19:55:31