Direct Support Professional - Residential Youth

We are hiring for Direct Support Professionals!

Join a mission-driven team making a real difference in the lives of youth. DSPs provide daily support, guidance, and structure to residents while helping maintain a safe, therapeutic, and positive environment. This role is perfect for compassionate, dependable individuals who want to impact young lives through mentorship, accountability, and consistent care.

Starting Pay: $17.

From 4 pm-10 pm Monday-Thursday, you receive$ 1 more per hourshift differential. On the weekends, from Friday at 4 pm to Monday, 8 am$1 more per hourshift differential

Benefit Package Includes:
Low-cost Employee-Only Health Insurance! There is an option for family coverage at employee cost. Company PAID Life Insurance!

Multiple other insurance options are available, including dental, vision, STD, LTD, cancer, critical illness, and accident insurance.

High School Diploma or GED required.

PTO following 90 Days!
Overtime Available!

Basic Purpose

The DSP is responsible for the efficient operation of the shift assigned to them by their immediate supervisor. The DSP must maintain a clinical and authoritative relationship with each resident while providing the best treatment and care possible.

The responsibilities of the DSP include but are not limited to the following:

Duties

• Maintain order and clinical flow of each shift according to the shift schedule.
• Plan and activate group activities along with the other shift DSP according to the outcome of the goal group decisions.
• Attend required staff meetings.
• Work collaboratively with all Residential Staff to maintain the highest quality of Residential care.
• Maintain strong communication with all employees to ensure the strength and continuity of the Residential Program.
• Be present in all group therapy sessions pertaining to the shift to which they are assigned.
• Maintain active leadership in group therapy to help guide the residents to a positive outcome.
• Follow all clinical plans set forth by program requirements and the Clinical Executive Director of SteppenStone Youth Treatment Services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with some college preferred.
• Maintain a Valid Tennessee Drivers License with an F Endorsement.
• Ability to maintain focus on the Clinical needs of each resident.
• Ability to follow clinical and residential treatment plans and policies of the program.
• Capability to train on and understand the type of population served by Counseling and Consultation Services, Inc.
• Positive Self-motivator.
• Ability to take direction from the Direct Care Manager.
• Adaptable to change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Limestone, TN 37681 (Required)

Work Location: In person