Direct Support Professional-Transportation

Community Supports DSP / Transportation Driver

St. Clair | Union | Washington

$20/hour

Full-time | Flexible Schedule | Community-Based Role

About the Role

Join a mission-driven team that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to live, learn, and thrive in their communities. As a Community Supports Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Transportation Driver, you will provide safe and reliable transportation while assisting individuals in achieving greater independence and personal goals.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys variety in their day, values teamwork, and doesn’t mind stepping in wherever needed — from driving routes to coaching in Special Olympics or helping with evening/weekend recreation events.

What You’ll Do

• Safely operate and inspect agency vehicles daily
• Transport individuals to appointments, programs, and community activities
• Assist with daily living skills such as personal hygiene, grooming, dressing, and meal support
• Encourage independence, community engagement, and skill-building
• Document services, transportation logs, and communication accurately
• Support Recreation and Special Olympics programs as needed, including some evenings or weekends

What We’re Looking For

• Compassionate, patient, and dependable team players
• Minimum 25 years of age
• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid Chauffeur’s License, or willingness to obtain
• CPR, First Aid, Nonviolent Crisis Intervention, and Medication Aide certifications, or willingness to obtain
• Reliable and safe transportation
• Ability to be flexible and “go with the flow” — every day is different

Pay & Schedule

• $20/hour
• Full-time, flexible hours between two programs: Community Supports and Life Opportunities
• Participation in Special Olympics coaching and Recreation events required, which may include evenings or weekends

Why Join ABiLITY

• Make a meaningful difference every day
• Supportive, fun, and mission-focused team environment
• Ongoing paid training and career growth opportunities
• Competitive pay, full benefits, and opportunities to work across multiple programs

Benefits (eligible to full time staff after a 60 day waiting period)

• Medical Insurance
• Voluntary Insurance Plans (Dental, Vision, Term Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Health Savings Account)
• $25,000 Basic Life/ADD Insurance (Agency paid)
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Separate vacation and sick accrual for full-time employees starting day 1
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Refer-a-Friend Program

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