Get MORE out of your career.
Step into the rewarding role of a Direct Support Professional! Our hub connects you with providers offering fulfilling jobs dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities.
Why Be a Direct Support Professional?
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are at the frontline of supporting people with developmental disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives. DSPs take part in a wide range of activities each day as they support people to engage in all the activities of life - helping them learn work skills, have fun with friends, go shopping, to the park or to the movies, providing hands-on support in their home or helping them learn new skills to improve their independence. It’s more than work — it's a chance to grow professionally while making a difference every day.
Build Deeper Connections
Develop meaningful relationships through compassionate support and interaction.
Grow Your Skills
Learn and refine a diverse skill set in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
Shape Your Future
Chart a bright and fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth.
Use Your Experience
Leverage your personal and professional experiences to improve lives.
Fuel Your Passions
Engage in work that aligns with your passion for helping others and your community.
Make a Difference
Make a significant difference in the lives of others through dedicated support.
A Fulfilling Career Starts Here
Explore Jobs in Your Area
Discover your next opportunity! Search employers by county and then click the profile to apply directly on their website.
Real Stories. Real Impact.
Discover the rewarding journey of a caregiving profession from people who live it every day.
Being a DSP is the best thing I've ever done.
I’ve learned a lot…patience and giving a person grace when they need it.
My favorite part of the job is the amazing people I work with every day.
I don't look at this as a job. It's a lifestyle.
You gain experience you can use everywhere.
Join the DSP Community
Find #MoreThanWork on social media to gain insights and advice from experienced support professionals.
*Self-Direction: An Alternative to Traditional Agency Employment
Direct Support Professionals can choose to work directly, one-on-one for people who "self-direct" their services. This means that the person who receives services is given a personal annual budget that they can use to pay for services and hire their own staff. In this instance, a service provider agency offers self-directing people "Fiscal Intermediary" services in which the service provider serves as the "employer of record" and administers the person's budget, staff payments, tax and paycheck deductions. If you think you may be interested in working in this way for a person who self-directs, be sure to search for provider agencies on this website that offer Fiscal Intermediary services. You can contact those agencies directly to inquire about working as a Direct Support Professional for someone who self-directs their services.