Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time & Weekend

Up to $25/hour | No Experience Needed | Paid Training

Locations: Washington, Union, Sullivan, MO
Job Type: Part-Time (<30 hours/week), Weekend Only

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 – Part-Time

$21/hour – Weekend Flex (must commit to 3 weekends per month)

$25/hour – Weekend Only (must commit to every weekend per month, no more than 2 weekends off per quarter)

Additional compensation may be offered for verified prior DSP experience.

Why Work at ABiLITY

Flexible part-time 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 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

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

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