Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Company: Capitol City Residential Health Care
Location: Jackson
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Direct Support Professional - PRN - Immediate positions available - Jackson, TN Area $15.37 an hour The primary purpose of the Direct Support Professional is to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who need support to lead a safe, self-directed life to participate fully in their communities. To assist individuals with intellectual disabilities (mild to severe) in leading a self-directed life and contribute to the community. To aid in assisting with activities of daily living if needed, and encourage attitudes and behaviors that enhance community inclusion. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you, will provide support at home, work, and other community places. Direct Support Professional Skills: The job of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a very significant one. It is important to have compassion, creativity, and integrity when supporting our individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A DSP will assist a person, with developmental disabilities, to have a meaningful, safe and self-directed life, skills are needed which include the following but are not limited to: provide quality care of individuals in their home ensure supports and services are person-centered provide breakfast | lunch | dinner dietary options for individuals daily promote physical health and emotional well-being provide responsible and accountable financial management maintain confidentiality drive individual to doctor's appointments, school, work, and community based activities support individual to form new relationships maintain existing relationships document daily reports electronically Capitol City Residential Healthcare is currently seeking Direct Support Staff for the following shifts: Part Time: Saturday & Sunday 8am-4pm, 4pm-12am, 12am-8am or as scheduled PRN: TBD offered by management Please call Human Resources 731-736-3462 | or apply in person 9am-5pm Capitol City Residential Healthcare 77 Executive Dr. Jackson, TN 38305 Job Type: Part time - PRN Schedule: Day Shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night Shift On Call Overtime Weekends Work Location: Multiple locations Duties: Reading, writing, and carrying out directions Charting or taking notes for others to review Providing companionship and supportive listening Reporting changes in the health or status of the client Feeding clients Maintaining patient's health equipment Responding to emergency situations Administering medication Transporting client to appointments Facilitating community and recreational outings, including transport Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities Must have a valid driver's license and dependable vehicle

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