DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

**🌟Join Our Team as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)!🌟**

Location: Urbana, Ohio
Company: Independent Beginnings

Are you ready to start a career that’s more than just a job? We’re looking for caring, dependable, and motivated individuals to join our team of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Urbana, OH!

As a DSP, you’ll help adults with developmental disabilities live meaningful, independent lives. Whether it’s assisting with daily routines, joining community outings, or celebrating personal goals — you’ll make a difference every single day.

We welcome fresh new faces who bring positive energy, compassion, and a willingness to learn.
✨ No experience? No problem — we provide paid training and full support!

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**💡**What You’ll Do

• Support individuals with daily living activities (meals, hygiene, personal care)
• Encourage independence and community involvement
• Assist with transportation to appointments or activities
• Build genuine, lasting relationships with those you support
• Create a safe, respectful, and fun environment

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**🌈**Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• 💸 Paid training and ongoing skill development — we set you up for success!
• 🕒 Flexible scheduling — day, evening, and overnight shifts available
• 🌱 Career growth — we promote from within!
• 🤝 Supportive, team-oriented atmosphere
• 💖 Meaningful work — every day brings purpose and connection

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**🏠**Company Overview

At Independent Beginnings, we provide best-in-class home health care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Our DSPs and caregivers are the heart of what we do — providing supportive services, companionship, and compassion.

If you have a passion for helping others and want a career that truly makes a difference, we’d love to meet you!

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**🕓**Shifts Available

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• Days, Nights, and Weekends

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**💵**Compensation & Benefits

• $18.00–$19.00/hour (based on experience, longevity, and behavior)
• $3 weekend add-on rate (applies to select shifts)
• Quarterly incentive bonus potential
• Attendance bonus
• PTO for full-time employees after 90 days (with cash-out options)
• Never scheduled outside your availability — overtime is your choice
• Weekly pay
• Paperless documentation via app systems
• 401(k) with company match after one year
• Health insurance allowance
• $350 Employee Referral Program
• Holiday premium pay
• Paid training for CPR/First Aid and Medication Administration
• 8% discount on AT&T Wireless Services
• Fun, transparent, and supportive team atmosphere
• Flexible schedule to maintain a healthy work/life balance

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**🚗**In This Role, You’ll

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities
• Assist with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and meal preparation
• Collaborate with coworkers, families, and medical professionals to promote independence
• Transport clients to appointments and activities (mileage reimbursement provided)

🌟 If you’re ready to make an impact and join a team that truly values you — apply today!
📍 Location: Urbana, Ohio

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to communicate in English, including both spoken and written
• A personal vehicle that is well maintained if transporting clients
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check

Preferred Experience:

• One year working with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver / Home Health Aide / Home Health Care / Personal Care experience is a plus

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPR/First Aid - Provided if you are not currently certified
• Medication Administration - Provided if you are not currently certified
• Must have a valid driver's license with no more than 5 points on your driving record if transporting clients
• DODD Provider Training
• Proof of personal auto insurance