Direct Support Provider (DSP)

Direct Care Staff – Job Description

Amana Supportive Living Group Home

Job Overview

Amana Supportive Living is seeking compassionate and reliable Direct Care Staff to provide daily care and support to children and youth with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. This role is essential in creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where each child can grow, thrive, and reach their full potential. Direct Care Staff will work closely with the care team to provide person-centered, trauma-informed support that meets each child’s unique needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support and supervision to children with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and eating.
• Ensure constant supervision and safety of children both indoors and outdoors.
• Monitor and document children’s physical, emotional, and behavioral health.
• Offer emotional support, companionship, and opportunities for positive social interaction throughout the day.
• Assist children with mobility needs as required.
• Follow each child’s Individualized Instructional Support Plan (IISP) and Positive Behavioral Support Plan (PBSP).
• Implement structured routines, recreational activities, and learning opportunities appropriate to each child’s developmental level.
• Help children develop self-care skills, life skills, and positive coping strategies.
• Assist with medication administration under supervision, in accordance with Amana policies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment.
• Complete documentation, logs, and incident reports accurately and on time.
• Immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, or unusual incidents to the supervisor.
• Participate in preservice and in-service training, including trauma-informed care, behavior management, de-escalation techniques, cultural competency, and emergency procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience working with children, especially children with developmental disabilities, is preferred.
• Must complete all required preservice training (16 hours), 40-hour Core Training, and maintain annual in-service training (24 hours).

All training is provided by Amana at no cost to the employee.

• Strong communication skills to work effectively with children, families, and team members.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, empathy, compassion, and sound judgment.
• Must successfully pass background checks and meet all Amana Supportive Living and licensing requirements.
• Must complete First Aid, CPR, HIPAA, Mandatory Reporting, TB testing, and Bloodborne Pathogen training during onboarding.

Amana provides all required training free of charge.

Why Join Amana Supportive Living?

At Amana, every child is valued, every voice matters, and every moment is an opportunity for growth.
Join our team and help us create a loving, supportive, and stable home where children feel safe, respected, and empowered to reach their potential.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Per diem

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $23