Direct Support Professional - Morning Shift

Overview:

Vanguard Landing is looking for caring, dependable, and enthusiastic Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide day-to-day support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where your presence makes a meaningful difference every day. Vanguard Landing prides itself on providing a fun, compassionate, and mission-focused work environment for our employees while creating numerous opportunities for our residents to achieve a rewarding and full life. 

The starting pay range for this role is $17–$20/hr and we are currently hiring for start dates of April to September 2026.

This shift would be either Sunday-Wednesday 7am-3pm or Thursday-Saturday 7am-3pm

What You'll Do:

• Assist residents and day participants with daily routines, personal care and hygiene. Redirect citizens if not properly clean dressed daily.
• Support residents with their Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) and document progress.
• Help with following the citizens' schedules regarding transportation, recreational activities, appointments and errands.
• Participate in training and maintain required certifications.
• Ensure clean, safe, and welcoming living environments.
• Respond to crisis situations and follow emergency protocols when needed.
• Assist with medication administration and documentation under supervision and provide mobilty support, as needed.
• Encourage independence, social interaction, and skill-building opportunities.
• Above all else, participate in EXCELLENT, EMPOWERING and RESPECTFUL interactions for all residents and fellow employees. Vanguard Landing has a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to distractions form cell phone use, neglect, dishonesty, and overall view of our precious Vanguard Landing citizens.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to supporting individuals with dignity.
• Must be organized, able to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 6 months of experience in caregiving or completion of relevant certification (e.g. CNA, PCA, HHA).
• Ability to lift and assist individuals using proper body mechanics, if needed.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Individualized Service Plan Documentation.
• Already CPR/First Aid/AED certified
• Already Medication Management Trained
• Already trained in Therapeutic Options

Apply today to help shape the future of inclusive living, at Vanguard Landing. Where Exceptional People Live Extraordinary Lives