Working as a Direct Support Professional is a rewarding experience. The position requires willingness to work a flexible schedule, maintain various training and certification requirements, and have a strong desire to make a positive impact on someone's life. DSPs must know and understand the Person Centered Plan of the individual(s) they support, and focus on member goals, needs and desires.

Additional eligibility requirements include being at least eighteen years old and having a valid high school diploma or equivalent.

Professional Development Includes Agency On-site Training

• College of Direct Support - State-mandated training for all Direct Support Professionals requiring annual renewal courses.
• CRMA (40-hour class or re-certification) - Certified Residential Medication Aide, required for any staff member that supports an individual with medication administration.

• QBS SafetyCare - Behavior management techniques to ensure safe, respectful intervention when necessary.
• In-service training - agency mandated training no less than annually and focuses on member rights, respect, and promoting independence and choice.
• Relias - agency mandated training utilizing the Relias online learning platform with a number of courses focused on topics such as Bloodborne Pathogens, health and safety, HIPAA and privacy, and effective, respectful communication.