Believe it or not, you grow with this job. I use to have one helluva temper.....now I'm like a zen master lol.

April Pandemic....Terrible pay Country wide...We Are FrontLine Workers WE Demand better Wages!!!!!

im a mom with an autistic son it makes me feel so good when i heard these peole say how much they love their jobs, that is truly a blessing

OK it makes you feel good ..and thats important ...but feel good doesnt pay the bills ...so whatd the pay scale ..i dont want to waste others time with an interview ..just to find out the pay is 9 dollars per hour ....ive given 200 % of my time especially with these populations ..and i love them ...but the staff has to live ...so what is the starting pay ..

Who is the unnamed guy bringing an individual onto the van? He's wearing a red jacket, cap & is bearded. He's very handsome. I'd work there, if only to meet him! And, I would think that patience & compassion go a long way in order to work with this population.

i have a test appointment for this job next week hoping i get the job it seems very rewarding

Living on 10.50 an hour is rough

Thats when you just toss them on a tarp in the front lawn , and hit them up with the power washer and hope you dont take off to much skin.

This video kind of got me a little, I felt what they were saying. I care for a disabled relative so I definitely know what it feels like to help someone and they recognize you as someone who cares and have compassion for them.

The individuals in the video reminded me of people I've seen at various facilities as well as in the public. If I could provide them with the added support they need to be able to live better lives, it's the career I've been searching for. If I can bring some joy to the lives of others such as these, it would be fulfilling to me.

I live the DSP life and it is o rewarding❤ one of my greatest life joys!!!

People with disabilities deserve the best care possible. I took a (part time) job with OPWDD. My personal experience has been negative, not for the reasons you may expect. The easiest part of the job is caring for the individuals. The hardest part is the abusive conditions workers are faced with. Imagine this, You just worked an 8 hour day running around caring for these individuals, your gathering your belongings to leave and pick up your children only to be told you must stay another 8 hour shift. You must be willing to neglect your own children in this job or you will be faced with "Neglect Charges" if you have to leave to get your children after your shift. OPWDD makes unrealistic demands on people. Yes the individuals you care for are important but no mother should have to choose between her own children and a threat of "Abuse Charges".

Poverty wages for so many tasks during the shift while upper management takes Six weeks worth of Vacation time per year..

I am DSP while their are struggles..... I love my job

I CANT WAIT TO GET INTO IT

Do you know if one needs to have a spotless driving record to work as a DSP?

1000% true haft to be in it for the love of the people have a good heart and patience we are in it together were all human ❤

Is there a sample exam prior to the test?

I love to become part of helping somebody feel they are alive but can't get one to do

TN agencies who support these people should do a better job in hiring DSP's..