Direct Support Professional (DSP) – WAVES Location: Mercer County, WV Position Type: Full-time Job Summary Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center is seeking a dependable and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our WAVES program, a short-term treatment center serving women. The DSP provides protective oversight and supports individuals with daily living and life-skills development. This position plays an important role in maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment while helping meet each individual’s physical, social, health, emotional, economic, and training needs. Essential Responsibilities • Provide protective oversight and help ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in the program. • Assist individuals with daily living activities and life-skills training. • Support individuals’ physical, social, emotional, health, economic, and training needs. • Observe and report changes in behavior, condition, or needs. • Maintain regular communication with supervisors and other members of the treatment team. • Follow established safety procedures and use approved verbal or physical interventions when necessary. • Complete required documentation accurately and promptly. • Perform other duties as assigned. Education and Qualifications • High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. • Must be physically capable of assisting individuals and using approved verbal and physical interventions when necessary to safely manage aggressive behaviors. • Reliable access to a communication device for regular contact with a supervisor is preferred. • Previous experience in behavioral health, residential care, direct support, or a related setting is preferred but not required. • Compassionate, dependable, and able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries. • Must be able to work effectively in a short-term, female-only treatment environment.