Direct Support Professional

Starting wage $17/hour*

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care and support to people with developmental disabilities. There are full-time and part-time positions available. Day, evening, and overnight shifts available.


Direct Support Professionals must provide the following:

Acceptance of individuality by:


+ encouragement to, positive reinforcement for, and positive interactions with individuals receiving services by:

+ offering frequent praise and positive rewards

+ implementing growth-oriented goals, objectives, and programs based on each person's choices;

+ teaching focused on individual strengths and abilities, not on weaknesses or disabilities; and

+ teaching new skills rather than criticizing current habits/methods.

Opportunities to learn accountable decision-making by:


+ providing accountability (limits or consequences) when appropriate;

+ discussing spe...