PART-TIME DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)/CAREGIVER
Job Title: Program Instructor (PI) / Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Department: Supported Living / ICF-IID
Reports To: House Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Revision Date: November 2025
Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA Statement
Gaston Residential Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any protected category under applicable law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Mission Alignment
The Program Instructor / Direct Support Professional supports the mission of Gaston Residential Services by providing high-quality, person-centered services that enhance independence, dignity, community inclusion, and quality of life for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Position Summary
The Program Instructor (PI) / Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for providing direct care, teaching daily living skills, supporting community integration, implementing individual programs and support plans, and ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of individuals served. This position requires compassion, patience, professionalism, and the ability to follow structured programs, documentation requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
The PI/DSP must be able to work independently and as part of a team while maintaining a supportive, respectful, and therapeutic environment.
Core Competencies
- Compassionate, Person-Centered Support
- Professional Communication
- Crisis Prevention & Safe Intervention
- Skill Building & Teaching
- Documentation Accuracy & Accountability
- Problem-Solving & Flexibility
- Confidentiality & Ethical Conduct
- Teamwork & Reliability
- Health, Safety & Infection Control Practices