Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - Day Program

Why It Matters: You’ll help people in the Pratt Day Program make informed choices, build friendships, learn life skills, and participate fully in their community — creating confidence, connection, and joy every day.

Are you a compassionate, supportive individual who wants to help people with disabilities live meaningful, independent, and joyful lives?

As a DSP, you’ll provide hands-on support while teaching skills, encouraging community participation, and building positive, professional relationships.

• Support individuals in community activities: shopping, movies, ball games, library trips, hobbies, local events, and other meaningful outings.
• Teach skills for a clean, safe home, including laundry, cooking, cleaning, and grocery routines.
• Assist with personal care needs (bathing, grooming, mealtime) and promote healthy habits.
• Provide support aligned with each person’s Person-Centered Support Plan (PCSP) and teach skills that increase independence.
• Collaborate with Case Managers, direct care staff, and supervisors; participate in PCSP teams.

• Starting at $17.50/hr., with additional pay opportunities for experience and education.
• Paid training; including First Aid & CPR certification, and training related to person centered planning and positive behavior supports.
• Benefits include $1000 hiring bonus, health and life insurance, retirement programs with matching funds, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, tuition assistance, referral bonus program, and an Employee Assistance Program that provides confidential counseling and support.

Schedule: Day hours (6:00 am - 2:00 pm or 8:00 am -4:00 pm) Monday - Friday

Full-time and Part-time positions available