Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – One-on-One In-Home Care
ONE INDIVIDUAL - PAID SLEEP HOURS - PRIVATE BEDROOM - OVERTIME AVAILABLE
Canton, Ohio
$500 Sign-On Bonus*
$15.00/hour during non-sleep hours. $10.50 per hour overnight (paid sleep hours). Overtime opportunities are available and encouraged.
Additional $1.00/hour during regular hours for qualified DSPs who meet eligibility requirements
Scheduled overnight sleep hours are paid
Looking for a direct-care job that's different from the typical DSP position?
At Life Bridge Services, you aren't responsible for a house full of individuals.
You work one-on-one with one person.
That means you have the time to get to know the individual you support, understand their routines and preferences, build a genuine relationship, and provide the kind of personal attention that is difficult to offer when caring for several people at once.
Imagine going to work in a clean, comfortable home, spending your shift with one individual, helping them enjoy their day—and on qualifying overnight shifts, having your own private bedroom with a lock while getting paid during scheduled sleep hours.
And for team members who want to earn more, additional hours and overtime opportunities are available and encouraged.
That's what makes working at Life Bridge Services different.
We provide personalized residential support for adults with developmental disabilities in the Canton area. Our goal isn't simply to provide "care." We help the individuals we serve build enjoyable, independent lives filled with friendships, activities, community involvement and the comforts of home.
And we believe the people providing that support deserve a great work environment too.
WHY DIRECT CARE WORKERS CHOOSE LIFE BRIDGE
✓ ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
This may be the biggest difference between Life Bridge and many other direct-care positions.
You are supporting one individual—not several people at the same time.
This allows you to:
- Focus your attention on one person's needs
- Build a meaningful relationship
- Learn their personality, routines and preferences
- Spend more time enjoying activities together
- Provide more thoughtful and personalized care
- Work at a more comfortable and manageable pace
You aren't moving from resident to resident or trying to divide your attention between multiple people.
One individual. One relationship. Personalized support.
✓ GET PAID DURING SCHEDULED SLEEP HOURS
On qualifying overnight shifts, you'll have scheduled sleep time—and you're compensated for those hours.
✓ YOUR OWN PRIVATE SLEEPING ROOM
Overnight staff have a separate bedroom with a lock, giving you privacy and a comfortable place to rest.
✓ OVERTIME IS AVAILABLE
Want to earn more?
Additional hours and overtime opportunities are available and encouraged for dependable team members who want them.
For employees looking to maximize their weekly income, Life Bridge offers opportunities to pick up additional shifts as scheduling needs allow.
✓ A CALM, COMFORTABLE HOME ENVIRONMENT
This is not a hospital or institutional setting.
You work in a clean, comfortable and inviting home supporting one individual.
✓ THOUGHTFULLY SELECTED INDIVIDUALS
Life Bridge is selective about the individuals and home environments we support.
The individuals we work with are non-violent and carefully selected for temperament and compatibility with our model of care.
Our goal is to create a safe, comfortable environment for both the individual receiving support and the Direct Care Worker providing it.
✓ BUILD A REAL RELATIONSHIP
Because you're working one-on-one, you have an opportunity that many direct-care jobs don't provide—the ability to truly get to know the person you're supporting.
You may share meals, go shopping, attend community activities, watch a movie, run errands, visit a park or simply spend time talking together.
You're not just completing tasks.
You're becoming a trusted and important part of someone's life.
✓ PEOPLE ACTUALLY STAY HERE
Many members of our direct-care team have been with Life Bridge for 10 years or longer.
In an industry known for high turnover, we believe that says something important about the relationships, work environment and type of care Life Bridge provides.
WHAT DOES A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DO?
Your job is to help one adult with developmental disabilities live a safe, enjoyable and independent life in their home and community.
A typical shift may include:
- Spending time with and getting to know the individual you support
- Helping with healthy daily routines and activities
- Going to restaurants, stores, parks, events or other community activities
- Assisting with transportation and appointments
- Preparing meals
- Helping maintain a clean and comfortable home
- Providing appropriate assistance with daily living needs
- Following the individual's support plan and Life Bridge safety procedures
- Communicating important information with other members of the support team
- Encouraging independence whenever possible
- Treating the individual you support with dignity, respect, patience and kindness
Some days may be active and include outings or appointments.
Other days may involve cooking dinner, watching a movie, playing a game, talking or simply enjoying time together.
It is meaningful work—but it doesn't have to feel institutional or clinical.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for people who are:
Kind. Reliable. Patient. Responsible. Trustworthy.
You don't necessarily need to be someone who has spent your entire career in direct care.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys people and understands that simply being dependable, patient and present can make an enormous difference in another person's life.
Prior direct-care experience is valuable, but your character, dependability and ability to connect with people are just as important.
Life Bridge provides a thorough training program along with continued support as you become comfortable and confident in your position.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:
- Be at least 25 years old
- Have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Have a valid driver's license
- Have dependable transportation that can be used to transport the individual when required
- Have a BMV driving record with fewer than 6 points
- Successfully complete required background screening
- Successfully complete required drug screening
- Be available to work at least one weekend day
- Be dependable and able to consistently maintain scheduled shifts
Additional requirements may be discussed during the interview process.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Life Bridge Services offers:
- $15.00/hour during non-sleep hours. $10.50 per hour overnight (paid sleep hours).
- Additional $1.00/hour during regular hours for qualified DSPs who meet established criteria (DODD extended training, supporting experience working with individuals with disabilities)
- Overtime opportunities available and encouraged
- Paid scheduled sleep hours on qualifying overnight shifts
- Private sleeping room with a lock on qualifying overnight shifts
- One-on-one work environment
- $500 sign-on bonus*
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Additional bonus opportunities
- Thorough training and ongoing support
*Sign-on bonus subject to current Life Bridge Services program requirements.
THIS MAY BE THE RIGHT JOB FOR YOU IF...
You're tired of direct-care positions where one employee is responsible for several individuals at the same time.
You want the opportunity to focus on one person and do the job well.
You'd rather work in a comfortable home than a busy institutional environment.
You enjoy helping people but also enjoy conversation, outings, everyday activities and building relationships.
You want the opportunity to pick up additional hours and earn overtime when available.
You are dependable enough that another person can truly count on you.
And you'd like to finish your shift knowing that your presence made someone's day—and their life—a little better.
At Life Bridge Services, we're not simply looking to fill a shift.
We're looking for the right person to build a relationship with the individual they support.
ONE PERSON. ONE RELATIONSHIP. ONE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A REAL DIFFERENCE.
Apply today and tell us a little about yourself.
We'd love to talk with you about the individual you'll be supporting, the home environment, available schedules and what working with Life Bridge Services is really like.
Life Bridge Services
Canton, Ohio
LifeBridgeServices.com
A good job can pay the bills. A great job can give you a reason to look forward to going to work.
*$500 Sign-On Bonus* - $250 after 30 days on the job and completion of required training and $250 after 6 months of employment with Life Bridge Services
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person