What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Creative Foundations?
Join Creative Foundations and make a real difference in your community!
Creative Foundations is hiring caring and dependable people to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities.
Why you’ll love working with us
- Flexible schedules that fit your life
- Competitive pay — starting at $18/hour
- Paid training and career growth opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Work that truly matters — helping people live with dignity and independence
- Veteran-friendly employer — we value your service and skills
What you’ll do
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you’ll provide one-on-one support to individuals with developmental disabilities — both at home and in their community — helping them live as independently as possible.
Your work may include:
- Supporting individuals with daily living skills such as cooking, cleaning, personal care (i.e. grooming, hygiene etc.), or transportation
- Encouraging participation in social and community activities – shopping, social events etc.
- Helping people achieve personal goals and celebrating progress
- Promoting choice, independence, and self-advocacy
- Accurately documenting care, activities, and progress
- Communicating with team members to ensure consistent, quality support
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful background check and required training
- At least 21 years old
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance (primary or secondary)
- Ability to work safely and respectfully in clients’ homes and communities
- Compassion, reliability, and a desire to make a positive impact
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism, including implementing Individual Activity Support Plans (ASP) and Plans of Service and Supports (PSS).
- Experience using foundational behavior-support strategies such as redirection, visual prompting, and environmental modification.
Caregivers must comply with state background screening requirements. Compensation, benefits and time off vary by state and location, so please ask for complete details at your interview.
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