Direct Support Professional

Bost IncBost IncFort Smith, Arkansas, United States
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Posted

9/1/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$13 - $13/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Direct Support Professional provides in-home assistance with daily living activities and personal care for individuals. They also facilitate community involvement and support therapeutic and behavioral plans in collaboration with clinical staff.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license with vehicle insurance. Applicants are also required to pass a background check, reference check, and drug screening.

Key skills

Meal preparationMedication administrationPersonal careCommunity facilitationTransportationBehavioral support

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Education requirements

high school

About Bost Inc

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Employees

538

Type

Nonprofit

Size

501-1,000 employees

In 1959 Dr. Roger Bost, a pediatrician in Fort Smith, Arkansas, had a vision for special children. Working with a group of concerned parents, a school for children with developmental and intellectual delays was formed. Today, Bost, Inc. is an outgrowth of Dr. Bost's dream. Bost, Inc. has become the regional leader in Western Arkansas for services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health needs. Currently, the agency touches over 700 men, women, and children with disabilities on a daily basis in 34 counties in Western Arkansas with a wide range of services and programs. Bost, Inc. is a community-based, not-for-profit agency dedicated to developing services for and providing services to individuals in Western Arkansas and adjacent regions who have mental and developmental disabilities and other related conditions. The dedicated staff at Bost, Inc. provide these community living services for individuals with disabilities, as well as their families, to maximize the quality of lives. Bost continues to offer programs and services for both children and adults with disabilities so that they can live, work and thrive in their own community. Proud of its past and posed for its future, Bost is here when you need us!

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Social ServicesHealthcare

Description

Description Come join our team. It’ll be the hardest job you’ll ever love! Bost is excited to announce that we are seeking full time DSPs to work directly with individuals and their families to help support and maximize the individual’s quality of life by providing in home assistance with activities of daily living, such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care. DSPs also facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities. In addition, DSP’s support therapeutic and behavioral plans in partnership with clinical staff to enhance the quality of life. Workdays/Hours: Friday through Saturday 10:00 PM-8:00 AM and Sunday 10:00 PM-6:00 AM Pay Rate: $13.25/hr Please Reference the following Job number on the application Job #:1615 Apply at: 5812 Remington Circle Fort Smith, AR 72903 ATTN: Kim Tucker Or www.bost.org/careers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veteran Due to the volume of applications that we receive, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted Requirements High school diploma/GED Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance Pass a background check, reference check and drug screening.

Requirements

  • •Meal preparation
  • •Medication administration
  • •Personal care
  • •Community facilitation
  • •Transportation
  • •Behavioral support

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