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Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time & Weekend
Up to $25/hour | No Experience Needed | Paid Training
Locations: Washington, Union, Sullivan, MO
Job Type: Part-Time (<30 hours/week), Weekend Only
Job Summary
ABiLITY is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. DSPs play an essential role in helping individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity.
No prior experience is required. ABiLITY provides paid training and certifications.
Pay Rates
$20/hour – Part-Time
$21/hour – Weekend Flex (must commit to 3 weekends per month)
$25/hour – Weekend Only (must commit to every weekend per month, no more than 2 weekends off per quarter)
Additional compensation may be offered for verified prior DSP experience.
Why Work at ABiLITY
- Flexible part-time schedules
- Paid training and certifications
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supportive team environment
- Meaningful work with long-term impact
Available Shifts
- Evenings: approximately 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Overnights: approximately 10:00 PM – 9:00 AM
Essential Duties
- Assist individuals with daily living activities, including personal care and meals
- Support independence and community participation
- Assist with medication administration (training provided)
- Maintain a safe and respectful environment
- Complete required documentation
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or GED (or currently enrolled)
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Pass required background screenings
- Dependable and willing to learn
Training & Certifications (Company-Paid)
- Level One Medication Aide (L1MA)
- First Aid / CPR / AED
- Crisis Prevention
- Required DSP training modules
Benefits for Part-Time Staff
- Sick time accrual starting day one
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Refer-a-Friend Program
- Paid training and certifications
**ABiLITY provides comprehensive support to its employees and clients through module-based training tailored for DSPs using the Relias platform, enhancing their capacity to serve effectively. The allocation of locations and training paths is subject to the specific support requirements of individuals and discretion of agency management.
Additional Information
Federal Exclusions Screening Notice
All candidates for this position are subject to a mandatory screening against the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE) database as part of our pre-employment process.
EOE MFDV
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Referral program
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $25