Caregiver / DSP | Paid Training | Day Shift (8AM-8PM) | 3 Day Workweek (2979)

Now Hiring Multiple Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals

Starlight Behavioral Health is adding several Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to our Huntington, WV team. Interviews are being scheduled this week, and candidates who successfully complete the required background screening may be eligible to begin working as early as the following week.

If you are looking for dependable full-time hours, paid training, and a schedule that gives you four days off each week, this may be the opportunity for you. Apply now to be considered for one of our available interview times.

Build a Meaningful Career Helping Others

Our Direct Support Professionals play an important role in supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) as they work toward greater independence, well-being, and participation in their communities.

This is a full-time Day Shift position working 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on a consistent 3-day-per-week schedule. Previous DSP experience is not required because Starlight Behavioral Health provides paid training to help new team members develop the skills needed to succeed.

Please note: We are currently focused on recruiting for Day Shift, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM with limited Night Shift, 8:00 PM to 8:00AM opportunities available.

About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with IDD living in the Huntington, WV area. Your work will focus on helping each person maintain their health and safety, develop everyday living skills, increase independence, and participate in activities that are meaningful to them.

This position may be a great fit whether you already have experience in caregiving or human services or are interested in beginning a new career where your work directly improves the lives of others.

Relevant backgrounds may include:

• Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• Caregiver
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
• Home Health Aide (HHA)
• Personal Care Aide (PCA)
• Residential Caregiver
• Home Care Worker
• Behavioral Health Technician
• Other direct care or human services experience

No previous professional caregiving experience is required for candidates who are compassionate, dependable, and willing to learn.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will:

• Provide respectful, individualized support focused on each person's health, safety, comfort, and overall quality of life.
• Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Support household routines, including cooking, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.
• Follow behavioral support plans, care instructions, and established behavior support strategies.
• Help individuals strengthen daily living, communication, social, and independence skills.
• Accompany clients to medical appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities, community outings, and other scheduled activities.
• Accurately complete progress notes, service documentation, incident reports, and other required records.
• Respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral, medical, or environmental concerns and emergencies.
• Support individuals who use adaptive or alternative communication methods and encourage active participation and engagement throughout the day.

What Starlight Behavioral Health Offers

• Paid training with no previous DSP experience required
• Full-time Day Shift, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• 3-day workweek
• Consistent weekly scheduling
• Four days off each week
• Meaningful work supporting individuals in your community
• Supportive supervisors and team members
• Opportunities for career development and advancement
• Comprehensive employee benefits