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10 of the Most Popular Types of Direct Support Professional Jobs in 2026

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There are no formal education requirements to become a direct support professional (DSP), though some training is needed. Many direct support professional jobs require a CPR certification and background check and provide on-the-job training. Other positions require completion of a caregiver training program. Training programs, such as those offered by the Red Cross and local hospitals, can be helpful and give you an edge when seeking employment. In these programs, you study the basics of home-based care to gain the skills and qualifications you need to fulfill your responsibilities in this career. To increase your job opportunities, obtain certification through the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP).

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Top Types Of Direct Support Professional Jobs

List of the top 10 highest paying Direct Support Professional positions in 2026, with salary ranges, according to ZipRecruiter.

  • Remote Dsp

    Salary range: $30,000 - $36,500

    Remote Dsp is a typical job search query Most salaries for Remote Dsp jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $36,500 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Dsp job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Behaviour Interactive

    Salary range: $90,000 - $90,000

    Behaviour Interactive is a typical job search query Most salaries for Behaviour Interactive jobs pay between $90,000 (25th percentile) and $90,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Behaviour Interactive job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional

    Salary range: $40,500 - $53,000

    A qualified intellectual disabilities professional (QDIP) works with educational institutions, non-profits, or as an independent contractor. As a qualified intellectual disabilities professional, you support individuals with intellectual disabilities at their place of residence or employment. Your responsibilities include creating progressive learning programs based on a client’s level of need. Other duties include helping clients find other services and programs to assist them in day-to-day living. You may implement a set schedule for a client to simplify their daily activities. Attending professional development workshops can help keep you up to date on best practices for working with intellectual disabilities.

  • Ddd Group Home

    Salary range: $39,000 - $48,500

    Ddd Group Home is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Ddd Group Home jobs pay between $39,000 (25th percentile) and $48,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Ddd Group Home job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Asleep Overnight Dsp

    Salary range: $30,000 - $36,500

    Asleep Overnight Dsp is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Asleep Overnight Dsp jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $36,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Asleep Overnight Dsp job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Emotional Support

    Salary range: $30,000 - $36,500

    Emotional Support is a typical job search query Most salaries for Emotional Support jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $36,500 (75th percentile) annually. There are plenty of open positions nationwide for Emotional Support job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Dsp Group Home

    Salary range: $31,000 - $36,000

    Dsp Group Home is a typical job search query Most salaries for Dsp Group Home jobs pay between $31,000 (25th percentile) and $36,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Dsp Group Home job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Disability Support Workers

    Salary range: $31,500 - $41,000

    Disability Support Workers is a typical job search query Most salaries for Disability Support Workers jobs pay between $31,500 (25th percentile) and $41,000 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Disability Support Workers job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

  • Remote Behavioral Health Insurance

    Salary range: $45,500 - $71,000

    Remote Behavioral Health Insurance is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Remote Behavioral Health Insurance jobs pay between $45,500 (25th percentile) and $71,000 (75th percentile) annually. Take a look at the variety of open positions nationwide for Remote Behavioral Health Insurance job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter.

  • Cila Homes

    Salary range: $30,000 - $38,500

    Cila Homes is a more unusual job search query but still may give you interesting job results. Most salaries for Cila Homes jobs pay between $30,000 (25th percentile) and $38,500 (75th percentile) annually. Currently, there are not many open positions nationwide for Cila Homes job searches hiring now on ZipRecruiter. You can take a look at what is available and find similar job searches in this list.

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