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Direct Support Professional
Description
Make a Difference Every Day
Are you passionate about helping others live full, independent, and meaningful lives? Join our team as a Direct Support Professional and play a vital role in supporting individuals (“advocates”) in their daily activities, personal goals, and overall well-being.
In this role, you’ll build meaningful relationships, empower choice and independence, and provide hands-on care in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
What You’ll Do
Under the guidance of the House Manager or Supervisor, you will help ensure a safe, respectful, and engaging environment for advocates while supporting their daily needs and personal development.
Support advocates in making choices and encourage independence in daily life
Assist with decision-making while helping individuals understand outcomes
-Provide compassionate personal care, including mobility assistance, hygiene, dressing, and meals
-Help with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, and laundry
-Accompany advocates to appointments, outings, and community activities
-Build trusting relationships by offering emotional support, encouragement, and companionship
-Follow individualized care plans and document services accurately
-Maintain a safe environment by responding quickly and effectively to emergencies or behavioral needs
-Collaborate with team members and supervisors to ensure high-quality care
Physical & Daily Activity Expectations
This is an active, hands-on role ideal for individuals who are comfortable with physical work and enjoy staying engaged throughout the day.
-Assist with lifting and transferring individuals (including use of lift equipment)
-Support mobility needs such as walking, repositioning, and wheelchair assistance
-Perform tasks that require bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods
-Work both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to varying weather conditions
-Respond quickly in urgent situations, including providing CPR/First Aid when needed
What You Bring
-A compassionate, patient, and dependable attitude
-Ability to perform physically demanding tasks (including lifting 50+ lbs)
-Willingness to learn and complete required training
-Strong communication and teamwork skills
-Commitment to respecting the dignity, choices, and rights of others
Training & Requirements
-Complete all required onboarding and annual training (including CPR/First Aid)
-Maintain compliance with all agency, state, and regulatory guidelines
-Complete required health screenings (including TB documentation, if applicable)
-Accurately document care and follow individualized support plans
Why Join Us?
-Meaningful, purpose-driven work
-Opportunities for growth and ongoing training
-Supportive team environment
-The chance to truly impact someone’s life every single day
If you’re looking for a career where compassion meets purpose, we’d love to hear from you.
Requirements
Qualifications: High school diploma or GED. (Internet-based diplomas are not acceptable unless they are accredited and recognized by the issuing state.) Valid driver’s license. Satisfactory criminal background check. Satisfactory driving record. Satisfactory record with the South Carolina Department of Social Services Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry. If resident of South Carolina for less than 1 year, a satisfactory record with the FBI by being fingerprinted.
Specific Skills or Attributes: Effective written and oral communication skills. Ability to relate to and communicate with the residents, parents, staff, visitors, professional providers to the residents, and the general public.
Physical Abilities Required: Including but not limited to lifting, pushing, pulling, standing, climbing, balancing, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, smelling, communication, writing, reading, driving, (including at night), counting, and running. Physical requirements include very heavy work or lifting with assistance. Visual activity must be accurate enough to write and read small print and to record data. Employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environments and may be subject to extremes of heat or cold for short periods of time. Employee is subject to noise and hazards including but not limited to the possibilities of physical assault, property destruction and infections. Employee is also subject to wear protective clothing to prevent infections.
Benefits
State Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and Life), State Retirement, 10 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO)