Direct Support Professional – Group Employment

HUMAN SERVICE CHAMBER OF FRANKLIN COUNTY; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

Health insurance (ICHRA)

Dental & vision insurance (employer)”

Life insurance

Voluntary life & disability

403(b) with company match

Employee assistance program

Training & education assistance

Job summary

ARC Voyagers is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Central Ohio. You will help build job and life skills through hands-on coaching, daily living support, and tailored training plans.

Position available at multiple sites in and around Columbus, OH, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm and an hourly wage of $18.00. ARC Voyagers offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Must pass BCII/FBI background checks and Nurse Aide & Abuser Registry checks.
• Maintain valid Ohio driver’s license and insurability standards; complete eight hours of training on hire.”
• CPR/First Aid certification required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to develop workplace skills and independence.
• Personalize communication and task-training to match learning styles.
• Provide hands-on job support with cleaning contracts and safe use of equipment.
• Coach for success by teaching new hard and soft skills in real work settings.
• Assist with health maintenance and daily living activities as needed.
• Document services and help maintain CMS, DODD, OOD and CARF standards.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Patience

Independent worker

Lifts 50+ pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of others? Are you looking for an opportunity to support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities while helping them build valuable job and life skills? If so, join our supportive and caring team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!

Location:Various Sites in and around Columbus, OH

Schedule:Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hourly Wage:$18.00 an hour

Culture and Benefits:

ARC Voyagers is an organization that values people. We recognize our employees are our greatest strength, and we reward them with great benefits.

• Paid Time Off, holidays and leave options to balance work and personal life.
• Comprehensive health insurance provided through an Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA), including employer paid allowance.
• 100% Employer paid dental and vision plans to meet you and your family’s healthcare needs.
• $25,000 basic life insurance paid by employer.
• Voluntary life, disability and other insurance plans to complement your lifestyle.
• 403(b) savings plan, with company match 50% of employee deferral up to 6%.
• Access to employee assistance program.
• Opportunities for training, education assistance and professional growth.

What You’ll Do and Why it Matters:

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Group Employment help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities develop workplace skills, build independence, and achieve meaningful personal outcomes. Through hands-on support, coaching, and encouragement, DSPs help participants succeed both on the job and in their daily lives.

• Supporting Skill Development: You’ll personalize communication and task-training approaches to match each participant’s learning style and individual needs.
• Encouraging Growth & Independence: You’ll help participants improve work and life skills while supporting progress toward personal goals and outcomes.
• Providing Hands-On Job Support:You’ll assist participants in completing cleaning contract duties and safely using work supplies, machinery, tools, and cleaning equipment.
• Coaching for Success:You’ll teach new hard and soft skills in real-world work settings while promoting confidence and independence.
• Supporting Daily Living Needs:You’ll assist participants with health maintenance, personal hygiene, and other daily living activities as needed.
• Ensuring Quality & Compliance:You’ll document services provided and help maintain compliance with CMS, DODD, OOD, and CARF standards.
• Creating Safe Environments:You’ll help maintain a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment for everyone served.
• Making a Meaningful Impact: Every day, you’ll help participants gain confidence, develop abilities, and experience greater independence and inclusion.

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to lift, bend, push, and pull up to50 pounds
• Positive, patient, and encouragingwith strong communication skills
• Comfortable teaching, coaching, and supportingindividuals with diverse needs
• Ability to work independentlyand adapt quickly in active work
• environment
• Passionateabout helping others grow and succeed
• Willingness to providehands-on supportin both employment and personal care settings
• Experience supporting individuals with disabilitiesis preferred but not required
• Professional, dependable, and committed to making a difference every day

Requirements:

• Must submit to a BCII/FBI background check and Nurses Aid & Abuser Registry checks.
• Maintain American Red Cross or equivalent first aid and CPR certification.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and insurability standards.
  Complete eight hours of training as required by The Ohio Department of Developmental upon hire.
• Must pass a drug screen.

Why ARC Voyagers?

ARC Voyagers is a mission-driven nonprofit organization serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Central Ohio. We offer a range of person-centered services including employment coaching, life skills development, employment placement, adult day resource centers, and community-based day programming.

At the heart of our work is a belief in the power of possibility. Every person deserves the opportunity to grow, connect, and contribute in ways that are meaningful to them. Our team partners with each individual and their support network to build personalized paths toward independence, inclusion, and joy.

With over 60 years of experience and a legacy rooted in advocacy, collaboration, and compassion, ARC Voyagers is proud to be a trusted guide for life’s journey.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about helping individuals with disabilities build confidence, develop valuable skills, and achieve greater independence, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your compassion, encouragement, and dedication truly matter.