Direct Support Specialist: Empower Daily Living Skills

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Gilroy, CA. This contract-full-time role pays $24 per hour and offers meaningful support to individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in home and community settings.

You will assist with daily living activities, follow the Individual Service Plan, and work 40 hours per week. Benefits include health coverage and weekly paychecks, with opportunities for professional growth within Amergis.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification (if applicable).
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest X-ray (if applicable).
• Health Certificate per contract or state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living.
• Provide supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills in home, community or residential setting.
• Follow resident/patient Individual Service Plan guidance.

Skills

Prioritize tasks

Education

High School diploma or equivalent (CPR certification)

CPR certification

TB questionnaire / PPD / chest X-ray

Health Certificate per contract/regulation

Job description

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Gilroy, CA. This contract-full-time role pays $24 per hour and offers meaningful support to individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in home and community settings.

You will assist with daily living activities, follow the Individual Service Plan, and work 40 hours per week. Benefits include health coverage and weekly paychecks, with opportunities for professional growth within Amergis.