The posting
Driver / Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Part-Time
Driver / DSP – $16.50/hr + Weekly Pay
Part-Time Hours | Monday-Friday | Paid Training | Supportive Team Environment | Meaningful Work
Abound Health is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Driver's / Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) during transportation services and community activities.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys helping others, values building positive relationships, and wants to make a meaningful impact in their community. While this role will primarily serve as a Driver's Aide, applicants should be comfortable driving company routes when needed, including regularly on Tuesdays and occasionally covering additional routes.
Position Overview
As a Driver's Aide / DSP, you will play an important role in ensuring individuals safely travel to and from their destinations while receiving respectful, person-centered support. You'll assist passengers during transportation, help promote independence, and contribute to a positive experience throughout the day.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist individuals during transportation to and from home, day programs, appointments, and community activities
- Safely operate a vehicle when assigned routes require coverage
- Assist individuals with entering and exiting vehicles as needed
- Monitor passenger safety, comfort, and well-being during transit
- Provide companionship and support while encouraging independence
- Maintain cleanliness and readiness of assigned vehicles
- Follow transportation schedules and communicate delays or concerns
- Complete required daily logs, documentation, and incident reports
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development
- Work independently while adapting to changing transportation needs
- Drive safely in all weather conditions when necessary
Schedule
Primary Route
Monday-Friday
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 AM
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Additional Route Coverage
Monday
- 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday-Friday
- 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
- 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Note: This position primarily functions as a Driver. Driving responsibilities are required on Tuesdays and may be needed periodically to cover additional routes.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass criminal, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
- Ability to safely transport individuals when assigned driving duties
- CPR/First Aid Certification preferred (training provided upon hire)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Dependable, patient, and professional demeanor
- Prior experience supporting individuals with disabilities is helpful but not required
- Previous transportation experience is preferred but not required
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting Pay: $16.50 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid onboarding and training
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance eligibility based on hours worked
- 401(k) Retirement Plan eligibility based on hours worked
- Opportunities for advancement within Abound Health
Why Join Abound Health?
At Abound Health, we believe every individual deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and independent life. Our team members make a difference every day by providing compassionate, person-centered support that helps individuals thrive in their communities.
If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity with a mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
