# Direct Support Professional

**Company:** [Phoenix Home Care and Hospice](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/6gn2uPeZpo3nKoxW2wpAyJ.md)
**Location:** Independence, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** In-Home Care

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## Description

**Now Hiring: Direct Support Professional**  
**Location:** **Cleveland, MO**

**Schedule**: **Monday through 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm**

Do you have a passion for helping others live their best life? At **Phoenix Home Care & Hospice**, we are looking for dedicated **Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)** to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both their homes and communities.

As a DSP, you will play an important role in helping clients reach their goals, build new skills, and enjoy meaningful experiences while providing compassionate support with daily living activities.

**What We Offer:**

-   Weekly direct deposit
-   Competitive pay based on experience
-   Flexible scheduling options
-   Paid training and continuing education
-   Multiple major medical plans, including spousal coverage for part-time employees
-   Unlimited referral bonuses
-   Ongoing employee recognition

**Your Day Might Include:**

-   Assisting with personal care and hygiene
-   Helping with meal preparation and cleanup
-   Supporting light housekeeping and laundry
-   Offering companionship and encouragement
-   Accompanying individuals to appointments, errands, or community activities

**What You’ll Need:**

-   At least 18 years of age
-   Minimum 1 year related DSP experience
-   High school diploma or GED
-   Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance
-   Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
-   Ability to pass background and drug screenings
-   Willingness to obtain CPR and First Aid training prior to your first shift
-   Level 1 Med Aide Certification preferred
-   Availability for at least one weekend per month

At Phoenix, we are taking the journey with you, creating new beginnings and meaningful opportunities for both our clients and team members.

**Choose Phoenix. Apply today!**

Our mission is to offer new beginnings and meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services to our clients built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.