Direct Support Professional (DSP) (Multiple Positions)

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Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting

difference in the lives of children and young adults? Heartspring is

seeking compassionate, dependable **Direct Support Professionals

(DSPs)** to provide care, support, and skill development for students

with developmental, intellectual, and behavioral disabilities in a

residential group home setting.

**The Position**

**Direct Care & Student Support**

• Provide a safe, clean, structured, and nurturing residential
  
  

environment for children and young adults.

• Support students in developing communication, self-help, social, and
  
  

independent living skills.

• Work one-on-one and in small groups to help students achieve
  
  

individualized goals.

• Provide encouragement through positive reinforcement and meaningful
  
  

interactions.

**Residential Care & Daily Living**

• Assist students with daily routines, personal care, meal
  
  

preparation, dining, and household activities as needed.

• Prepare and serve meals while following dietary restrictions and
  
  

individualized programming.

• Maintain student belongings and ensure living areas remain clean,
  
  

organized, and welcoming.

**Behavioral Support**

• Implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Student Support
  
  

Plans (SSPs), and individualized therapeutic programming.

• Utilize Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCI) techniques when
  
  

necessary to safely respond to behavioral challenges.

• Support students using trauma-informed, person-centered, and
  
  

positive behavior support practices.

**Documentation & Communication**

• Complete accurate documentation regarding student progress,
  
  

behaviors, and daily activities.

• Report health concerns, incidents, and unusual events according to
  
  

Heartspring policies and regulatory requirements.

• Communicate effectively with families, supervisors, teachers,
  
  

therapists, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.

**Community & Team Engagement**

• Escort students to community outings, healthcare appointments,
  
  

recreational activities, and special events.

• Assist in emergency procedures when necessary.
• Welcome and mentor new Direct Support Professionals.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the success of
  
  

students and the residential program.

If you\'re looking for a meaningful **full-time career in caregiving,

human services, behavioral health, residential care, or youth

services**, we\'d love to meet you.

• Apply today to become a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with
  
  

Heartspring!**

***Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity***

• Heartspring subscribes to and fully supports all the laws concerning
  
  

non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity.*

• It is the policy of the Heartspring to provide equal opportunity to all
  
  

persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin,

ancestry, age, marital status, disability or genetics, pregnancy, sexual

orientation, veteran status, or any other classification protected by

applicable local, state or federal law.*

• Heartspring complies with applicable federal, state and local laws
  
  

governing nondiscrimination in employment.*

• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
  
  

including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, training,

compensation, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, and leaves of

absence.*