Direct Support Professional (DSP)
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Job overview
Amergis is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP). The Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Amergis works in a group home setting in Rio Linda, CA, providing support to adolescents with developmental disabilities and severe behaviors. The role involves assisting with daily living activities, fostering interpersonal and adaptive skills, and following each resident’s Individual Service Plan while prioritizing tasks.
Key focus areas include Assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with activities of daily living., Support development of interpersonal and adaptive skills in home, community, and residential settings., and Follow the resident’s Individual Service Plan to provide appropriate supports..
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent, Current CPR Certification, and TB Questionnaire Or PPD Or Chest X-Ray. Important skills include Time Management. Preferred (not required): Interpersonal Skills.
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Full job description
Position details:
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Setting: Group Home (4-patient house)
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Patients: Adolescents with developmental disabilities and severe behaviors
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Location: Rio Linda, CA
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Pay Rate: $23/hr
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Schedule: PM shift (2pm - 10pm)
The Direct Support Personnel I 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 I works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel I should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.
Minimum Requirements:
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High School diploma or its equivalent
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Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
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Current CPR if applicable
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TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
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Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)
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Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
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Must be at least 18 years of age
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Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
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Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
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Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
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401(k) savings plan
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Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Category: Aide
Job Function: Aide | DSP - Non-Driving | DSP - Non-Driving
Job Type: Contract - Full Time
Setting: Healthcare Facilities
Position Type: Healthcare
Office Number: 0262
Contract Duration: 13
Pay Rate: $920 / Week
Date Posted: 2026-08-12T17:44:00
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