Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in the St. Charles, St. Peters, St. Louis, and Maryville, Missouri areas. Pay is $18–$21 per hour. AbleLight’s mission centers on supporting people and helping make the best life possible. The DSP provides direct assistance and positive direction to people supported by the organization, helping them participate in daily life and pursue personal goals. The role supports daily care, community activities, and relationships while promoting independence and well-being.

What you'll do

• Provide direct support, positive direction, and assistance
• help residents with dining, mobility, health, and hygiene activities
• accompany individuals on errands
• attend community occasions and activities
• assist individuals in pursuing personal goals and desires.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

caregiver

saint charles mo

st. peters mo

st. louis mo

maryville mo

developmental disabilities

personal care

community activities

$18–$21/hr

$1,500 sign-on bonus

referral program

cpr training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• For employees scheduled at least 30 hours per week: medical, dental, and vision benefits, Teledoc, 403(b) with 3.5% matching contributions, health and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing training.

Why this role

The posting offers a $1,500 sign-on bonus and a $1,000 employee referral program. Benefits apply to employees scheduled for at least 30 hours per week; training can lead to CPR certification.

About the employer

AbleLight is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.