Direct Support Professional United States

What does a Direct Support Professional do?

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What the job involves

  • Assist individuals with daily living tasks like personal care and hygiene.
  • Transport clients to appointments, errands, and community activities.
  • Implement individualized service plans and support behavioral goals.
  • Maintain accurate records and document services provided during shifts.
  • Create a safe and positive environment for the people you support.
  • Clean living spaces and complete household chores as assigned.
  • Promote independence and help individuals develop life skills.
  • Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and families.

Summed up from 30 recent Direct Support Professional job postings.

Skills employers ask for

  • Human Services 2 in 10 postings
  • Activities of Daily Living 2 in 10 postings
  • Driving Record 1 in 10 postings
  • Budgeting 1 in 10 postings
  • Crisis Intervention 1 in 10 postings

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Certifications and licenses

  • Driver's License 7 in 10 postings
  • CPR Certification 1 in 10 postings
  • DSP Certification 1 in 15 postings
  • Residential Medication Aide Certification 1 in 25 postings

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Experience asked for

  • No experience needed 1 in 10 postings
  • 1 to 2 years 7 in 10 postings
  • 3 to 4 years 1 in 10 postings
  • 5 years or more 1 in 10 postings

Typical ask: 1 year.

Education asked for

  • High school diploma or GED 9 in 10 postings
  • Associate degree 1 in 35 postings
  • Bachelor's degree 1 in 25 postings
  • Master's degree 1 in 210 postings
  • Doctorate 1 in 210 postings

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Is this role in demand?

14,228 open Direct Support Professional jobs across the US right now.

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Typical pay $39,600 a year (most between $36k and $44k). See the full salary breakdown

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