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THE JOB

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A Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides care for aging Oklahomans or people with developmental disabilities. This job helps the people DSPs support face different challenges, learn new things, build greater independence, grow through good and bad days and celebrate successes on their journey to creating lives they’re excited to live.

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DSPs play an essential role in supporting people with developmental disabilities and aging Oklahomans, helping them live their best lives at home, work and in the community.

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No task is too small for a DSP. From assisting with personal care like hygiene and meal prep to coaching a client on building new skills and relationships, DSPs help people navigate their daily lives and have fun in the process.

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DSPs are called to care. They lead with kindness, curiosity and a strong desire to learn. Common qualities among most DSPs include:

  • Flexibility  

  • Adaptability

  • Patience 

  • A great sense of humor 

  • Calm in the face of challenges 

  • Creative thinking

  • Problem-solving 

  • Connecting communities

  • Advocating for other people 

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Answer the Call to Care

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