Ankeny, IA · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
HOPE is an hourly service provider where our individuals receive a few hours of services a week ... Direct Support Professional Part-time position with potential to be Full-time, compensated at a ...
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Ankeny, IA · On-site
$14 - $17/hr
HOPE is an hourly service provider where our individuals receive a few hours of services a week ... Direct Support Professional Part-time position with potential to be Full-time, compensated at a ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services , a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives-while ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Boone, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Ames, IA · On-site
$17/hr
REM Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for ... Join Sevita as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and help individuals live their best lives ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$20/hr
Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$20/hr
Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
Minimum one year of experience working in the human service field if required by work location ... Direct Support roles within this organization are mandated reporters, and as such must report any ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of ...
Polk City, IA · On-site
$13.75 - $16.75/hr
At Sunrise we pride ourselves in taking an individualized approach in addressing the unique needs of each person seeking or receiving services. As an employer, we seek to provide an environment of ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
This role operates in a Home and Community-Based Services (Hourly) Setting , defined as medical ... Hourly Direct Support Professionals are the heartbeat of what we do at Imagine the Possibilities ...
$8.23 - $9.43
2% of jobs
$9.43 - $10.62
0% of jobs
$10.62 - $11.82
1% of jobs
$11.82 - $13.02
8% of jobs
$13.02 - $14.22
9% of jobs
$14.44 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$14.22 - $15.41
21% of jobs
The median wage is $15.82 / hr.
$15.41 - $16.61
23% of jobs
$17.72 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$16.61 - $17.81
11% of jobs
$17.81 - $19
11% of jobs
$19 - $20.20
7% of jobs
$20.20 - $21.40
6% of jobs
$8
$16
$21
A direct support professional works to assist people with disabilities. In this career, your job duties include helping people in a residential assisted living community; however, most direct support professionals work offsite in the homes or schools of support program participants. You need strong organizational and communication skills to deal with clients, their other caretakers, and their family members. Most employers expect you to document your experience with each client and note changes in behavior and progress toward developmental goals. Educational qualifications include a high school diploma and previous experience or on-the-job training.
| Aspect | Direct Service Professional | Personal Care Assistant |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Often requires CPR, First Aid, and sometimes specialized training | May require basic certifications like CPR, First Aid, but less specialized training |
| Work Environment | Community settings, group homes, residential facilities | Private homes, individual client settings |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Healthcare, social services, non-profits | Home care agencies, private clients |
| Job Focus | Supporting individuals with disabilities, mental health, or developmental needs | Assisting with daily living activities for elderly or disabled clients |
While both roles involve providing care and support, a Direct Service Professional typically works in community or facility settings with a focus on individuals with disabilities or mental health needs, often requiring specialized training. A Personal Care Assistant usually works in private homes, assisting with daily activities like bathing, dressing, and mobility, often with fewer certifications required.
Cities near Ames, IA with the most Direct Service Professional job openings:
$14 - $17/hr
Full-time, Part-time
Re-posted 15 days ago
HOPE is a premier, non-profit organization serving adults with special needs and their families, incorporating ideas and concepts that powerfully increase their quality of life.
** HOPE is an hourly service provider where our individuals receive a few hours of services a week, depending on their needs.
One of HOPE's goals is to ensure that all participants that are interested in their community have opportunities and options to be a part of their community. This is done through civic involvement, volunteer works, and belonging to a group where membership holds certain responsibilities. By belonging and participating in the community, people create meaningful relationships within their community, increasing awareness and acceptance, with a goal of reducing needs for paid supports. All of HOPE's participants are working toward meaningful opportunity.
We work with individuals throughout the Des Moines metro area and surrounding suburbs.
HOPE Agency Des Moines empowers those with special needs to enjoy independent, productive lives.
Direct Support Professional
Part-time position with potential to be Full-time, compensated at a nice hourly rate. Provide quality, hourly services with compassion and encouragement to persons with disabilities. Services include daily living skills, financial supports, community connections, vocational skills, and job coaching. All services are documented by care providers.
Requirements:
