DSP - Direct Support Professional
Job Description
Job Description
Location: Sussex County
Pay Rate: $25-$26 Per Hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am - 3pm (if you can only work on some days but still interested, let us know and there may be some flexibility)
About The Role:
As a DSP, you'll play a key role in supporting an individual to:
- Participate in fun community outings (movies, parks, malls, gym, and more)
- Explore and develop new hobbies and interests
- Build and maintain positive and appropriate social connections
- Increase independence and productivity through skill-building
- Enjoy a fulfilling and engaging daily routine
This is a relationship-based role ideal for someone who is creative, patient, responsible, and genuinely enjoys helping others thrive.
What We're Looking For:
We are seeking a DSP who is:
- Experienced in supporting individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities
- Skilled at coming up with fun, meaningful, and person-centered activities
- Knowledgeable about local community resources and places of interest
- A good communicator and problem solver
- Dependable, professional, and organized
- Patient, positive, and encouraging
- Able to plan outings and adapt strategies when needed
Must-Haves:
- Reliable transportation and a good driving record
- Comfortable driving in own vehicle with the individual to community activities
- Willingness to complete required trainings and a background check (we'll guide and assist with this!)
- Capable of working without supervision (you will be 1 on 1 with the individual in the community)
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