Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) FLOAT 20.25-21.25 / hr
How this pay compares
This posting states $19.75–$20.75 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Ohio post a median of $17.50 an hour, the middle half $17–$18, across 36 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Ohio earn a median of $16.57 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
Direct support professionals in Ohio: pay by town and employer
The Caregivers & Home Health Aides job market: pay, applicant demand and hiring, researched nightly
About the job
Competitive pay rate: Seasonal Increase for all billable shift from 10/4/26-1/9/27)
DSP Float $19.75, experience preferred. (Seasonal rate $20.25)
2nd shift (service hours of 3-11p) $20.75 per hour (Seasonal rate $21.25)
Are you looking for a great opportunity this summer to make a difference in someone's life? Then APPLY NOW to be a Direct Support Professional (DSP) with Connections in Ohio!
Weekly orientations and PAID training!
Connections in Ohio is seeking an energetic and passionate person who will provide supported living services to individuals with developmental disabilities in our Cuyahoga County homes.
For over 27 years, we have been helping people with disabilities live a more independent life in their communities. Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. As a direct care professional, you are an important piece into each individual’s life. Assisting with everyday living needs and providing the individual with skills needed to be as independent as possible. Make a difference in someone’s life and help them grow!
What’s a day like as a DSP? Working alongside our individual to help with daily living needs!
Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assisting each individual reach personal goals or growth- Help someone learn how to cook their favorite meal!
- Transportation to community outings (Zoo, movies, grocery store, etc.)
- Meal Preparation
- Assist individual with household cleaning
- Medical appointments
- Passing Medication
What we offer?
- Competitive pay rate DSP Float $19.75 per hour starting , experience preferred.
- PAID training
- Competitive benefits, including paid leave time
- 401k plan
- Opportunities for bonuses and promotions
- Generous referral program ($250 per person referred!)
DSP Float Position: This is a Part-time or full-time position. We are seeking candidates who thrive on variety in their work experience.
Part-time: Candidates who are available to work 1st and 2nd shift (7a-11p) or 2 nd and 3 rd shift (3p-8:30a) and are able to work at least 1 weekend day. Work locations will vary from week to week, average of 16-32 hours will be guaranteed.
Full-time: Candidates who are available to work 1st and 2nd shift (7a-11p) or 2 nd and 3 rd shift (3p-8:30a) and are able to provide 6-day availability, including 1 weekend day. Work locations will vary from week to week, average of 36-40 hours will be guaranteed.
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT OPPORTUNITY – NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
PAID TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFICATIONS NEEDED- APPLY NOW!
Requirements
- 21 years or older
- High school diploma/GED
- Valid Ohio Driver License (4 points or less)
- Reliable transportation and Auto Insurance
Indeed1
From Connections In Ohio's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
Selected agencies hiring now
All agencies and apps →
Cross Country HealthcareTravel nursing agency
A national staffing company placing travel nurses, allied professionals, therapists and locum tenens providers, with local and per diem work too.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, Doctors, CNAs & PCTs

White Glove PlacementTravel nursing agency
Places travel, local, per diem and locum tenens clinicians across nursing, allied health, behavioral health and physician roles.
Places: Nurses, NPs & PAs, Doctors, CNAs & PCTs
These agencies and apps pay CareJobs.Now a referral fee when someone we introduce is placed or signs up. It costs you nothing and never changes your pay. Hospital and clinic jobs below keep their own order.
Sponsored jobs from job networks, which pay CareJobs.Now when you click one.
Free tools for this application: check your resume against this job, answer the application's questions or see every free tool.
New caregiver and home health aide jobs in Ohio, by email
One email a week with the newest ones, straight from the employers' own careers sites, with the pay each posting states. Free, stop anytime.
About Connections In Ohio
Connections In Ohio hires caregivers and medical assistants in Akron, Cleveland and Cleveland. Ohio in Ohio.
Hires in OhioPay on its listings: 100% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
More open jobs at Connections In Ohio
- Clinical AssistantCleveland. Ohio, OH$25/hr
- Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) 18.25 - 21.25 / hr2 openings in United States
- Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) FLOAT 20.25-21.55 / hrAkron, OH$19.75–$20.75/hr
More caregiver and home health aide jobs
- CaregiverHealth Services · Coatesville, PA
- Direct Care WorkerHealth Services · 14 openings in United States
- Direct Support ProfessionalHearts and Hands of Care · 9 openings in United States
- Direct Support Professional (Evenings & Weekends)Hearts and Hands of Care · Anchorage, AK
- CNA / Home Health Aide/ PCA / AssistantDentserv Dental Services · 17 openings in United States
- Certified Home Health Aide CHHAFox Trail Memory Care · 6 openings in United States
Experienced in home care or senior care?
One profile for every employer here. Hospitals, clinics and care companies ask us for people with a specific license, specialty, language or schedule: add yours once, and when a job fits, we introduce you, only with your yes. Free.
Connections In Ohio openings, sent to you weekly
Each week we send the newest postings from Connections In Ohio's own careers site, along with similar openings at other hospitals and care employers. It costs nothing and you can stop anytime.