Caregiver / Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job Details: Job Location: Huntington WV

• Huntington, WV, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $13.50 - $13.50Hourly, Travel Percentage: Local Travel, Now Hiring Multiple Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals Starlight Behavioral Health is adding several Caregivers / Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to our Huntington, WV team. Interviews are being scheduled this week, and candidates who successfully complete the required background screening may be eligible to begin working as early as the following week. If you are looking for dependable full-time hours, paid training, and a schedule that gives you four days off each week, this may be the opportunity for you. Apply now to be considered for one of our available interview times. Build a Meaningful Career Helping Others Our Direct Support Professionals play an important role in supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) as they work toward greater independence, well-being, and participation in their communities. This is a full-time Day Shift position working 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on a consistent 3-day-per-week schedule. Previous DSP experience is not required because Starlight Behavioral Health provides paid training to help new team members develop the skills needed to succeed. Please note: We are currently focused on recruiting for Day Shift, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM with limited Night Shift, 8:00 PM to 8:00AM opportunities available.

About the Role

As a Direct Support Professional, you will provide hands-on, person-centered support to individuals with IDD living in the Huntington, WV area. Your work will focus on helping each person maintain their health and safety, develop everyday living skills, increase independence, and participate in activities that are meaningful to them.

This position may be a great fit whether you already have experience in caregiving or human services or are interested in beginning a new career where your work directly improves the lives of others. Relevant backgrounds may include: Direct Support Professional (DSP) Caregiver Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Home Health Aide (HHA) Personal Care Aide (PCA) Residential Caregiver Home Care Worker Behavioral Health Technician Other direct care or human services experience No previous professional caregiving experience is required for candidates who are compassionate, dependable, and willing to learn.

What You'll Do

Provide respectful, individualized support focused on each person's health, safety, comfort, and overall quality of life. Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and mobility. Support household routines, including cooking, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and maintaining a safe and comfortable living environment.

Follow behavioral support plans, care instructions, and established behavior support strategies. Help individuals strengthen daily living, communication, social, and independence skills. Accompany clients to medical appointments, shopping trips, recreational activities, community outings, and other scheduled activities.

Accurately complete progress notes, service documentation, incident reports, and other required records. Respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral, medical, or environmental concerns and emergencies. Support individuals who use adaptive or alternative communication methods and encourage active participation and engagement throughout the day.

What Starlight Behavioral Health Offers Paid training with no previous DSP experience required Full-time Day Shift, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM 3-day workweek Consistent weekly scheduling Four days off each week Meaningful work supporting individuals in your community Supportive supervisors and team members Opportunities for career development and advancement Comprehensive employee benefits What We Are Looking For: Qualifications Must be 18 years of age or older Ability to pass a complete WV Cares Federal Background Check Ability to work Day Shift (8am-8pm) at least 3 scheduled 12-hour shifts weekly.

Reliable transportation to and from work. Experience in direct care, caregiving, home health, behavioral health, or related support roles is helpful, but not required. Training is provided.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO) Medical coverage through Anthem Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Dental coverage through Delta Dental Vision coverage through Eye. Med Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account 401(k) or Roth IRA through Empower Financial planning and education services Voluntary supplemental benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Short-Term Disability) Educational assistance, based on eligibility Advancement and career development opportunities Apply Today If you are looking for a rewarding caregiving role where you can support others and help improve lives every day, we encourage you to apply.

Apply Now and take the next step in your behavioral health career with Starlight Behavioral Health! Equal Opportunity Employer: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.

Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals as needed. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.com. Legal Information: ncgCARE and its affiliated partners are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

ncgCARE will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at hrteam@ncgcare.

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