Experienced Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Gold Society is seeking two dependable and experienced Direct Support Professionals to work in a 24-hour residential home in Waxahachie, Texas. Applicants must have previous experience working in a residential home, group home, supported-living environment or similar direct-care setting.

The ideal candidate will be compassionate, professional, reliable and able to provide residents with safe, respectful and person-centered support.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with activities of daily living and personal-care needs.
• Provide supervision and ensure residents’ health and safety.
• Prepare meals and assist with household tasks.
• Support residents with community activities and appointments.
• Follow individual service plans and behavior-support instructions.
• Assist with medications only as permitted by training, delegation and agency policy.
• Complete daily service notes, shift reports and incident documentation.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organized residential environment.
• Report health changes, incidents and safety concerns promptly.
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy and confidentiality.
• Communicate professionally with residents, families, supervisors and other team members.
• Remain awake and attentive throughout assigned overnight shifts.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in a 24-hour residential home, group home, supported-living program or similar setting.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal-history, employee-misconduct and registry background checks.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain certification before working independently.
• Ability to complete all required orientation and training.
• Ability to work assigned days, evenings, overnight shifts, weekends or holidays.
• Ability to lift, assist and reposition residents safely when required by the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or complex care needs.
• Experience with service documentation, incident reporting and medication assistance.
• CNA, DSP or caregiver experience.
• Crisis-prevention or behavior-support training.

How to Apply

Submit your current résumé through Indeed. Your résumé must clearly identify your experience working in a 24-hour residential home, group home or supported-living program. Qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: $22.58 - $27.19 per hour

Work Location: In person