Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

Ablelight; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Professional development

Supportive team environment

Flexible schedule

Job summary

AbleLight in Littleton, CO seeks a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to empower individuals with developmental disabilities to live independently, reach personal goals, and enjoy meaningful lives. You will build trust, provide companionship, and support daily living activities in home and community settings.

We offer paid training, a supportive team environment, and flexible schedule options. Compensation is $21–$24.50 per hour, based on experience, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Positive, outgoing personality and professional attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Build strong, positive relationships with the people you support.
• Encourage independence, confidence, and personal growth.
• Assist with daily living activities and community participation.
• Help individuals reach personal goals and celebrate successes.
• Provide companionship, mentorship, and advocacy.
• Create meaningful experiences both at home and in the community.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Dependability

Teamwork

Driving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional / DSP / Caregiver

Littleton, CO, USA •

Centennial, CO, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Change Lives. Build Relationships. Make an Impact.

Are You a People Person Who Loves Helping Others Succeed?

If you can build trust, create meaningful connections, and inspire others, you already have the most important skills for this role.

We're looking for energetic, compassionate, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). This isn't just a caregiving position—it's an opportunity to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently, achieve personal goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives.

What You'll Do

As a DSP, you'll be the difference-maker in someone's day by:

• Building strong, positive relationships with the people you support
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and personal growth
• Assisting with daily living activities and community participation
• Helping individuals reach personal goals and celebrate successes
• Providing companionship, mentorship, and advocacy
• Creating meaningful experiences both at home and in the community

What We're Looking For

• Positive, outgoing personality
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Dependable and professional attitude
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license
• High School Diploma or GED

What's In It For You?

• Variety of schedule options
• Paid training and professional development
• Supportive team environment
• Meaningful work that changes lives every day
• Compensation based off experience: $21-24.50/hr

Our Values – The “Way” We Work

• Mission First We are called to support others to flourish and that deserves our full energy, commitment, and focus.
• One AbleLight We are ONE TEAM working together to advance quality. We value collaboration, accountability, transparency, and courage.
• Christian Love We are guided by our Christian Faith because all people have infinite value. We welcome and love every person, we act with empathy, grace, dignity, and patience.

Join a Career with Purpose

Every day is an opportunity to help someone achieve more than they thought possible. If you're passionate about helping people, building relationships, and making a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Apply today and start a career where your greatest success is helping others succeed.