Direct Support Professional- Full Time

Make an Impact • Grow Your Career • Join a Mission • Change a Life 

At Orange Grove Center, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) do more than provide care—they help people live meaningful, fulfilling, and more independent lives. 

As a DSP, you will work alongside individuals with disabilities to support their personal goals, health, safety, and  independence. Every day brings an opportunity to make a difference while building valuable skills and growing your career. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities 

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Orange Grove Center, you will help individuals achieve greater independence, safety, and quality of life through person-centered support. 

• Support Individuals & Promote Independence 

• Provide individualized support based on each person's needs, goals, and support plan. 

• Encourage choice, independence, self-advocacy, and positive life choices. 

• Assist with daily living, personal care, mobility, and other activities as needed. 

• Support individuals in employment, education, social, recreational, and community activities. 

• Build positive relationships while respecting the individual's dignity, privacy, rights, and choices. 

Health & Safety 

• Monitor and respond to individuals' health and safety needs. 

• Follow individual health, behavioral, medication, and emergency plans. 

• Complete required training and follow procedures for CPR, First Aid, crisis prevention, medication administration, and universal precautions. 

• Recognize and immediately report concerns involving health, safety, abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other incidents. 

• Safely operate and maintain required adaptive and support equipment. 

Documentation & Communication 

• Accurately complete required documentation, including daily notes, data collection, medication records, incident reports, and other required records. 

• Communicate important information promptly and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, families, and support team members. 

• Maintain confidentiality and protect individual information. 

• Maintain a Safe & Supportive Environment 

• Help maintain clean, safe, organized, and welcoming environments. 

• Follow safety, emergency, infection-control, and organizational procedures. 

• Report maintenance, equipment, or environmental safety concerns promptly. 

Professional Responsibilities 

• Follow Orange Grove Centers' policies, procedures, Code of Ethics, and individual support plans. 

• Arrive on time, remain engaged throughout the scheduled shift, and remain until properly relieved. 

• Attend required training, meetings, and professional development activities. 

• Work collaboratively as part of a team and demonstrate reliability, accountability, and initiative. 

Essential Expectations 

Successful DSPs are: 

Compassionate – Treat every individual with dignity, patience, and respect. 

Dependable – Show up, follow through, and be someone others can count on. 

Respectful – Honor individual rights, choices, privacy, and independence. 

Attentive – Recognize changes in behavior, health, safety, and individual needs. 

Professional – Communicate appropriately and maintain healthy professional boundaries. 

Adaptable – Remain calm and flexible when situations change. 

Responsible – Follow policies, procedures, support plans, and documentation requirements. 

Team-Oriented – Communicate effectively and work cooperatively with others. 

Growth-Minded – Be willing to learn, complete required training, and develop new skills. 

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED required. 

• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. 

• Basic computer skills. 

• Valid identification, such as a Social Security card, state-issued ID, or valid driver's license. 

• Valid driver's license and an acceptable three-year Motor Vehicle Report.  

• F endorsement required, excluding GA or AL driver's licenses.  

• Successful completion of required background checks and pre-employment screenings. 

• Ability to successfully complete all required training and job-related qualifications. 

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations available as applicable. 

At Orange Grove Center, DSPs are more than caregivers. They are advocates, teachers, mentors, problem-solvers, and partners in helping individuals live meaningful and more independent lives. 

Salary : $15 - $17