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Capability Health

Direct Support Staff

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

Under the direction of the ADS Program Manager and individual support plans, the Direct Support Staff position is responsible for self-help skills, social skills, employment skills training, and ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

West Boylston, MA · On-site

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Norton, MA

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Hopkinton, MA · On-site

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Network Human Services

Lead Direct Support Staff

Amston, CT · On-site

$19.46 - $21.45/hr

The Lead Direct Support Staff is responsible for all aspects of resident care as well as for routine maintenance of the residence. This includes responsibility for staff when the Manager is absent ...

Advocates, Inc

Direct Support Staff

Hopkinton, MA

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Northborough, MA · On-site

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Holden, MA · On-site

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Natick, MA · On-site

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Framingham, MA

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Framingham, MA · On-site

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advocates

Direct Support Staff

Holden, MA · On-site

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

Advo Companies, Inc.

Direct Support Staff

Amarillo, TX

$13 - $16/hr

The Direct Support Staff works under the general supervision of the Home Supervisor. The DSS shares responsibilities with other staff for the daily operations of the group home and supervision ...

tmn

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF

Princeton, WV · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

CS NJ Addendum - Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429 * * Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Sevita

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF

Princeton, WV

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

CS NJ Addendum - Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429 * * Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Sevita

DIRECT SUPPORT STAFF

Princeton, WV · On-site

$14.50 - $17.75/hr

CS NJ Addendum - Direct Support Professional _1001 _ MPA 3429 * * Employees must cooperate with the licensee and Department of Human Services staff in any inspection, inquiry, or investigation.

Advocates, Inc

Direct Support Staff

Franklin, MA

$18.50/hr

As a Direct Support Staff, you'll provide hands-on support, guidance, and encouragement to adults with developmental disabilities. This is an entry-level role with meaningful responsibilities and the ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for direct support staff member in the United States is $16.17, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the role of a direct support staff?

A direct support staff member provides assistance to individuals with disabilities or special needs, helping them with daily activities, personal care, and community integration. They often work in settings such as homes, group homes, or community programs and may require training in first aid, CPR, and behavior management. Their role focuses on promoting independence and ensuring safety for those they support.

What are some common challenges faced by Direct Support Staff Members, and how can they effectively manage them?

Direct Support Staff Members often encounter challenges such as supporting individuals with diverse needs, managing behavioral issues, and balancing multiple responsibilities in fast-paced environments. Effective communication, patience, and adaptability are key to overcoming these challenges. Collaborating closely with team members and utilizing available training resources can help staff provide high-quality care while maintaining a positive work environment.

What are Direct Support Staff Members?

Direct Support Staff Members are professionals who assist individuals with developmental, intellectual, or physical disabilities in daily living activities and community participation. They help clients with personal care, medication management, transportation, and skill development to promote independence and well-being. These staff members play a crucial role in supporting individuals to achieve their personal goals and lead fulfilling lives. They often work in group homes, residential facilities, or clients’ own homes, providing both emotional and practical support.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Direct Support Staff Member, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Direct Support Staff Member, you need a high school diploma or equivalent, basic caregiving skills, and knowledge of safety protocols when assisting individuals with disabilities or special needs. Familiarity with care documentation systems and, in some cases, CPR/First Aid certification are typically important. Compassion, patience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills help you build trust and provide effective support. These skills ensure the physical and emotional well-being of clients while fostering independence and maintaining a safe, positive environment.
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Direct Support Staff

Direct Support Staff

Capability Health

Las Vegas, NV • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the ADS Program Manager and individual support plans, the Direct Support Staff position is responsible for self-help skills, social skills, employment skills training, and behavior modification. This is a direct service position, which requires hands-on work with individuals with severe disabilities, including developmental and behavioral issues. All activities performed within the ADS program are rehabilitative.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Provides direct supervision, vocational, prevocational, and employment training of trainees at the ADS site including production skills, work ethic skills, social skills, life skills, and personal grooming skills for the workplace and the community.
  • Provides training and reinforcement for specific tasks which could include production work in the form of contract work, life skills, and the client-trainee & individual program goals.
  • Responsible for accurately recording incident reports and case notes as necessary and submitting client-trainee incident reports per established procedures to the ADS Director (or Director's designee) in a timely manner.
  • Maintains age-appropriate and active treatment for assigned group of client-trainees.
  • Demonstrates respect for client-trainee's dignity and human rights through appropriate voice tone, mannerisms, and interactions and physical management; includes awareness and practice of confidentiality policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for observation, accurate recording, data collection, contract work counts and progress data on assigned client-trainees. Submits data to ADS Program Manager in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for maintaining the daily cleanliness, orderliness, and maintenance of work area and training materials.
  • Responsible for reporting immediately if witness to any inappropriateness of staff towards or with client-trainees.
  • Demonstrates alertness to client-trainee's appropriate and inappropriate behavior and demonstrates ability to assist client-trainee with improving or eliminating the inappropriate behavior.
  • Accurately completes tracking sheets on assigned client-trainees daily, including code, unit, rate, productivity, wages, and hours.
  • Participates in job-related training offered at CHHS and other local training sites in an effort to increase skills and improve current skills.
  • Presents self in a professional and appropriate manner toward client-trainees, co-workers, parents, and others in the industry; promotes a positive, professional image.
  • Shows initiative and asks for direction and/or clarification when needed.
  • Any other program-related duties assigned by the ADS Program Manager (or Assistant Program Manager), or President/CEO.

Skills and Abilities:
  • Ability to work on a daily basis with people that may have severe, profound, and/or multiple disabilities.
  • Willingness to participate in and actively increase knowledge in progressive services to people with disabilities.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Ability to write and provide (including, but not limited to): accurate client-trainee information; incident reports, case notes and documentation, production information, etc.
  • Demonstrates initiative and creativity in working with clients.
  • Ability to read and understand client information, instructions, case notes, incident reports, manuals, etc.
  • Ability to perform physical and verbal intervention of client-trainees, including, but not limited to: blocking or moving away from physical behaviors by client-trainees; directing or redirecting client-trainees when behaviors warrant physical and/or
  • verbal intervention, etc.
  • Ability to physically assist client-trainees in the restroom (toileting activities), including the ability to physically assist client-trainees on/off toilet.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a CPR and First Aid Certification (must obtain within 30 days of employment).
  • Ability to perform CPR and First Aid.
  • Ability to visually observe and hear client-trainees.
  • Ability to physically assist client-trainees in/out of vehicles; ability to physically assist client-trainees in getting in/out of chairs, wheelchairs or other assistive devices, etc.

For staff who are or become drivers of ESN vehicles:
o Ability to drive passenger vans, including 15-passenger and handicap-
accessible vans.
o Must have and maintain current Nevada driver's license.
o Must have and maintain a good driving record.
Work Environment
Ability to be out in Las Vegas area outdoor weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, wind, poor air quality and wet or humid conditions, etc.
Minimum Required Education and Experience
  • Minimum of six months experience in related field or related life experience
  • Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Must possess effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, frequently talk or hear, reach with hands, lift arms above and below shoulder level, occasionally required to sit, stoop,
kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 5 pounds. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs. On regular occasions lift and/or move up to 50lbs and can request assistance if needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of
personnel so classified. Capability Health and Human Services reserves the right to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

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