Direct Support Professional – Flex Float

Organization: HIT, Inc.
Department: Congregate Living

Employment Status: PRN / Part-Time
Starting Wage: $25.00 per hour
Schedule: Variable; hours are not guaranteed
Reports To: Assigned Department Assistant Directors

Position Summary

Make a difference with a schedule that offers flexibility. HIT, Inc. is seeking dependable, adaptable Direct Support Professionals to join our Flex Float team. These employees provide fill-in coverage within their assigned department, helping maintain consistent, quality support for individuals with disabilities.

Each department will have two designated Flex Float positions. Employees must pick up and work one available 6–12-hour shift each week and are encouraged to pick up additional approved shifts through HIT’s job board.

This position offers a higher starting wage in exchange for flexibility, reliability, and a weekly shift commitment. Hours depend on program needs and available shifts and are not guaranteed. Sleep-night positions are excluded.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide respectful, person-centered support that promotes independence, dignity, safety, and community participation.
• Fill open shifts within the assigned department and adapt to different work locations, routines, and support needs.
• Assist with daily living activities, personal care, household tasks, and community activities as required by the assignment.
• Follow individual support plans, behavior support strategies, safety procedures, and department protocols.
• Administer medications only after completing required training and authorization.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation and communicate relevant information to coworkers and supervisors.
• Review available shifts on the job board and obtain required approval before working.
• Arrive on time and fulfill accepted shift commitments.
• Maintain required training, certifications, and familiarity with assigned work locations.
• Protect confidential information and follow HIT policies and reporting requirements.

Scheduling and Availability Expectations

• Pick up and work one 6–12-hour shift per week, subject to available shifts and scheduling approval.
• Communicate availability and coordinate the weekly shift commitment with the assigned manager.
• Pick up additional approved shifts through the job board as available.
• Remain flexible regarding work locations and assignments within the assigned department.
• Complete required orientation and location-specific training before working independently.
• Understand that this position does not provide a fixed schedule or guaranteed weekly hours.
• Sleep-night positions are not eligible for this Flex Float role.

Qualifications

• Meet HIT’s education, screening, and hiring requirements for the assigned DSP position.
• Demonstrate reliability, sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to changing assignments.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Perform the essential functions of assigned duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Complete and maintain required training and certifications.
• Meet any additional department-specific requirements, including transportation qualifications when applicable.

What This Position Offers

• Starting pay of $25 per hour.
• A weekly shift commitment with opportunities to pick up additional available shifts.
• Flexible scheduling through available shift selection.
• Meaningful work supporting individuals with disabilities.
• Opportunities to build experience across locations within an assigned department.