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Direct Support Professional-Shelby Day Hab
Company : ResCare Community Living
Location : Shelby, NC
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
Our Company
ResCare Community Living
Overview
ResCare Community Living – Direct Support Professional
Thank you for reviewing our Direct Support Professional position at ResCare Community Living. As a DSP, you play a crucial role in helping us provide compassionate care to our clients. At ResCare Community Living, our Direct Support Professionals are the heart of our company with their compassion, dependability and care.
Why Choose ResCare Community Living
- Great Company Culture
- Competitive Pay
- Employee Benefits; including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- 401K
- DailyPay Option Available
- Job Training
- Career Growth including Tuition Discounts
- Schedule Flexibility
Responsibilities
While no two days are exactly the same, here are some things you will be responsible for:
- Performing personal care tasks, including feeding, ambulation, and medical monitoring
- Assist with fostering positive relationships between individuals served and their housemates
- Ensuring client safety and maintaining a safe environment
- Encouraging self-help activities
- Accompanying clients to scheduled appointments
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Ability to work in a group home, home-like setting
- Ability to communicate (verbally and written) with all levels of personnel, internal and external
About our Line of Business
ResCare Community Living, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, has five decades of experience in the disability services field, providing support to individuals who need assistance with daily living due to an intellectual, developmental, or cognitive disability. We provide a comprehensive range of high-quality services, including: community living, adult host homes for adults regardless of disability, behavioral/mental health support, in-home pharmacy solutions, telecare and remote support, supported employment and training programs, and day programs. For more information, please visit www.rescarecommunityliving.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.Salary Range
USD $14.00 / Hour
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Frequently asked questions
Shelby’s relatively small size and community-oriented layout often mean shorter commute times for Direct Support Professionals. Public transportation is limited, so having reliable personal transport or a valid driver's license is beneficial, especially when accompanying clients to appointments or community activities.
While a formal certification isn’t always mandatory, North Carolina favors candidates with training in personal care, safety protocols, and communication skills. Employers like ResCare Community Living may offer job-specific training, but prior experience or certifications in caregiving or related fields can improve job prospects.
Strong interpersonal communication, patience, and the ability to provide personal care including feeding and medical monitoring stand out. Additionally, being dependable and fostering positive relationships within group home settings are vital to support clients effectively.
Absolutely. Many start as DSPs and grow into roles like clinical support specialists, case managers, or behavioral health aides. ResCare Community Living also offers tuition discounts and career growth pathways, making it a stepping stone into broader healthcare or social services careers.
Beyond personal care duties, this role emphasizes fostering client independence through self-help encouragement and maintaining a safe environment in home-like settings. It also involves accompanying clients to appointments, which adds a community engagement dimension not always present in other caregiving jobs.
ResCare offers schedule flexibility and a DailyPay option, allowing DSPs to access earned wages promptly. The company culture values dependability balanced with compassion, ensuring employees have resources like job training and benefits that help manage personal and professional demands.
Yes, ResCare stands out by combining competitive pay with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(k). Additionally, the company emphasizes career development via tuition discounts and training, which is particularly attractive for those seeking long-term growth.
The position offers approximately $14.00 per hour, aligning with local standards for caregiving roles. This rate reflects the balance of responsibilities including personal care, client safety, and community involvement, making it competitive within Shelby’s support services market.