Direct Support Professional

We are seeking compassionate, dependable, and responsible Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide care and support to children receiving services in a 245D-licensed children’s respite foster home.

This position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children by creating a safe, supportive, structured, and positive home environment while they are receiving respite services.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children, is patient and understanding, communicates well, and can maintain appropriate professional boundaries while providing quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision, and support to children in the home.
• Maintain a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment.
• Follow each child’s individual service plan, support plan, and program procedures.
• Assist children with daily living activities as appropriate to their age and needs.
• Provide appropriate supervision and support during activities, meals, outings, recreation, and bedtime routines.
• Encourage positive behaviors, social skills, independence, and appropriate communication.
• Use approved positive behavior-support strategies and follow individual behavior support plans.
• Monitor children for changes in behavior, mood, health, or overall well-being and communicate concerns appropriately.
• Complete required documentation, progress notes, incident reports, medication documentation, and other required records accurately and timely.
• Follow all medication administration procedures and training requirements when applicable.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and program information.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements and agency policies regarding suspected maltreatment, abuse, or neglect.
• Maintain professional boundaries with children, families, coworkers, and other professionals.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training, orientation, and refresher training.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe living environment.
• Follow emergency, health and safety, infection-control, and crisis procedures.
• Work cooperatively with supervisors and other staff to provide consistent care.
• Transport or accompany children to approved activities or appointments when authorized and required.
• Perform other duties related to the care and support of children receiving respite services.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to successfully complete required state and federal background studies.
• Must be able to complete required 245D orientation and ongoing training.
• Previous experience working with children, foster care, disability services, mental health, behavioral support, or human services is preferred but not required.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, patience, reliability, and professionalism.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with children, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Must be physically and emotionally capable of performing the essential duties of the position.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Compassionate and patient
• Dependable and responsible
• Positive and encouraging
• Comfortable working with children with varying needs
• Able to remain calm during challenging situations
• Respectful of each child’s dignity, privacy, and individuality
• Comfortable following established policies, procedures, and care plans
• Willing to learn and participate in ongoing training
• Committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care

Why Join Our Team?

• Meaningful work supporting children and families
• Supportive team environment
• Flexible scheduling opportunities
• A chance to make a positive difference in a child’s life

If you are dependable, compassionate, and enjoy helping children feel safe, supported, and successful, we would love to hear from you!

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $22