Direct Support Personnel (DSP)

Join Our Team as a Direct Support Professional!

At Amergis, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and effective care to those in need. We are looking for dedicated Direct Support Professionals to join our dynamic team and help us continue our mission of healing and support throughout local communities.

Position Details:

• Crisis Intervention Specialist / Behavioral Health Tech
• Full Time: 5 – 8hr shifts = 40 hours per week
• Shift rotations: 7a – 3p / 3p – 11p / 11p – 7a
• Start Date: ASAP 

What We’re Looking For in Candidates:

• Experience Required: 1+ year of recent direct patient care Facility.
• Direct patient care, healthcare is required.
• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and provide emotional support.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Resilience: Capability to remain calm and composed in high-stress situations.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to handle the dynamic nature of crisis situations.
• Professionalism: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package (health, vision, dental, 401k).
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• We specialize in connecting people to work that matters
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.
• The chance to make a real impact in the lives of those in crisis.

The Direct Support Personnel (DSP) assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and Activities of Daily Living in the home, community or residential setting.  The Direct Support Personnel works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills.  The Direct Support Personnel should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan. 

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable 
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation) 
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements 
• Must be at least 18 years of age