Residential Direct Support Professional

Now Offering a $5,000 Sign-On Bonus!
Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Residential Direct Support Professional at PathWays!

At PathWays, we believe that every person deserves to live a life filled with independence, dignity, and joy. That’s why we’re looking for dedicated, compassionate, and dependable individuals to join our Residential Team and help adults with intellectual disabilities and Autism thrive.

If you're someone who wants to create meaningful moments, teach essential life skills, and be a real-life difference maker — we’d love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Being Part of the PathWays Family:

• Starting Rate: $19/hour
  If you already hold one or more National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) certifications, you may be eligible for a higher starting rate — up to $23.50/hour!
• Medical, Dental & Vision – Starts the 1st of the month after you’re hired
• Generous Paid Time Off – vacation, sick days & holidays (after 90 days!)
• Paid Trainings – CPR, Medication Administration, and more!
• FREE Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Career Development at PathWays:

We’re committed to helping our team members grow in their careers! PathWays offers the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Certification Program, which includes three levels of certification.

Each certification level comes with valuable professional development opportunities and a $1.50 per hour rate increase as you advance.

Your hard work and dedication don’t just make a difference — they’re rewarded and recognized here.

What You’ll Be Doing as a Residential DSP:

As a Residential Direct Support Professional, you’ll support individuals in our Residential Homes with daily living and life-enriching experiences. You’ll help build routines, teach skills, and most importantly — be someone they can count on.

A few things you’ll help with:

• Personal care: eating, grooming, bathing, dressing, etc.
• Meal prep and kitchen fun (yes, cooking together counts!)
• Light housekeeping
• Medication administration and medical appointments
• Fun community outings, errands, and day trips
• Building confidence, independence, and meaningful connections

Who We’re Looking For:

• You treat everyone with dignity, respect, and kindness
• You’re reliable, responsible, and ready to be a role model
• You’re a helper at heart, with a strong sense of compassion
• You’re ready to support physical, emotional, and social growth
• You want a job that matters — and changes lives

What You’ll Need to Join the Team:

• High School Diploma or GED – required
• Must be at least 18 years old with a valid driver’s license – and keep it valid while employed
• 1 year of direct care experience – required
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Up-to-date Criminal Background Checks (Don't worry we will help get these for you)
• Pre-Employment Physical & TB Test

Apply today and take the first step toward a rewarding career filled with purpose, growth, and heart!

Building an Inclusive Path for Everyone

PathWays is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique experiences and perspectives that every person brings to our team. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), PathWays provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage prospective and current employees to discuss any accommodation needs so we can create a supportive, accessible, and empowering workplace for everyone.