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Direct Support Professional

Staffmark Group
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/6/2026

Now hiring Direct Support Professional
Location West Columbia, SC
Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour
Shift: Flexible shifts available to fit your lifestyle
8 AM-4 PM, 4 PM-12 AM or 12 AM - 8 AM | Sunday-Saturday

Put Your Direct Support Professional Skills in Gear. We've Got Work.

Looking for a Direct Support Professional job where you're more than just a number on a clipboard? Here's the deal: we're hiring dependable team members who keep everything running - and we know the work doesn't happen without you.

The day begins. You step in with purpose.
Here's what it takes to succeed with us.

  • Entry-level position - no prior experience required
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Clean driving and criminal record
  • Physical and emotional resilience to provide compassionate care
  • Willingness to train across multiple shifts for 9 days before settling into your regular schedule
  • Commitment to following policies and ensuring client safety and well-being
  • Ability to work varied shifts

Responsibilities:

  • Assist individuals with daily living activities, including hygiene, meal preparation, and household chores
  • Support transportation needs and encourage community involvement
  • Follow detailed care and support plans to promote independence and personal choice
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and respectful residential environment
  • Accurately document care services and observations
  • Respond calmly and effectively during emergencies, including severe weather or disasters
  • Lift and assist with physical support up to 50 lbs

Why This Role?
Because you deserve more than just another job. Here's what's in it for you:

  • Solid Weekly Pay - Direct deposit or payment card, your choice.
  • Real Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision to keep you (and your family) covered.
  • Future-Proof - Optional 401(k) so you can plan ahead while you lift today.

Jobs You Can Count On
"They are so reliable at helping you find jobs." - Matthew, Staffmark Associate

Join a Team That Works for You

At Staffmark, we're more than just a staffing company-we're your career partner. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, an HR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we've got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go.
With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we've got your back. Whether you're looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen.
Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting-because your success is our success.

About Us

At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact.

Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. Allapplicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer. See our Privacy Notice for Candidates and Employees/Contractors at https://smgroupna.com/privacy-notice-for-candidates-and-employees-contractors. By applying, you consent to receive AI-generated and non-AI-generated calls, texts, or emails from Staffmark Group, its affiliates, and partners. Frequency varies and message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel or HELP for help.


Staffmark Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Pro Staff is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.

All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

 

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