Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional – Children with Developmental Disabilities

Part-Time | Flexible Schedule | $18–$26/hour potential pay range | In-Home Support

Do you enjoy making a meaningful difference in a child’s life? We’re looking for compassionate, dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide one-on-one support to children with developmental disabilities, particularly children with Autism.

This is an opportunity to build a positive relationship with a child, support their independence and daily routines, and help them feel safe, respected, and successful in their home and community.

What You’ll Do

As a DSP, you’ll provide personalized support based on each child’s individual needs and care plan. Your responsibilities may include:

• Providing one-on-one support to children with developmental disabilities, including Autism
• Helping with activities of daily living such as personal care, dressing, grooming, and toileting when needed
• Supporting communication, social skills, routines, and community participation
• Preparing meals and assisting with individual dietary needs
• Providing companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
• Assisting with transportation to appointments, activities, outings, or errands
• Monitoring and reporting changes in behavior, health, or overall well-being
• Following individualized care and safety plans
• Maintaining the child’s dignity, rights, and independence
• Communicating with families, healthcare professionals, and members of the care team
• Accurately documenting services and observations using our convenient mobile app

What Does a Typical Shift Look Like?

Your day is focused on one child and the support they need.

A typical shift may look like:

• Drive to the child’s home and begin your scheduled shift.
• Connect with the child and family, review any important updates, and get started with the day’s activities.
• Provide individualized support — this could include personal care, meals, play, learning activities, community outings, appointments, or simply providing companionship and encouragement.
• Follow the child’s individualized care plan while promoting independence, safety, and positive engagement.
• Document the services you provided and any important observations using our convenient, easy-to-use app.
• Communicate any concerns or significant changes to the appropriate member of the care team before completing your shift.

Schedule

• Shifts are generally 4–8 hours, providing flexibility for people who want meaningful part-time work that can fit around school, another job, family responsibilities, or other commitments.

Compensation & Benefits

Potential pay range: $18–$26 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and assignment.

Benefits include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

What We’re Looking For

Previous caregiving, DSP, home care, childcare, behavioral support, or related experience is helpful, but we also value compassion, reliability, patience, and a genuine desire to help children thrive.

Candidates should have:

• Experience or interest in working with children with developmental disabilities, particularly Autism
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Patience, empathy, and a respectful approach
• Ability to follow individualized care and safety plans
• Ability to work independently while also communicating effectively with a care team
• Reliable transportation for in-home/community-based services
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation

Experience with Autism support, developmental disabilities, personal care, medication administration, vital signs, hospice, home care, behavioral support, or childcare is a plus.

Make a Difference, One Child at a Time

Being a DSP is more than completing a list of tasks. It’s about building trust, encouraging independence, celebrating progress, and helping a child participate more fully in everyday life.

If you’re looking for flexible part-time work where the time you spend with someone can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Referral program

Application Question(s):

• Are you available after 3:00–4:30 PM on weekdays?
• Do you have weekend availability?
• Are you looking for approximately 15–20 hours per week?

Work Location: In person