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Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Up to $25/hour | No Experience Needed | Paid Training
Washington | Union | Sullivan
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 – Full Time or Part-Time (must commit to every other weekend)
- $21/hour – Weekend Flex (must commit to 3 weekends per month) Flexible full time and part time availability
- $25/hour – Weekend Only (must commit to every weekend per month, no more than 2 weekends off per quarter) Part time only availability
Additional compensation may be offered for verified prior DSP experience.
Why Work at ABiLITY
- Flexible 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 (full time staff are eligible following a 60 day waiting period)
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Insurance Plans
- $25,000 Agency-Paid Life/ADD Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Vacation and Sick Time Accrual Starting Day 1
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Support
- Refer-a-Friend Bonus Program
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
Salary : $20 - $25