DSP Roles & Career Growth at Rise

Direct Support Professionals at Rise

As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll play a vital role in building connections, supporting independence, and making an impact every day.

You’ll not only empower others but also gain valuable experience that can launch your career in human services. If you’re looking for meaningful work in a fun and rewarding setting, this is the role for you!

What you'll do each day as a DSP:

Support daily living and personal tasks
Plan and facilitate activities and community involvement
Encourage engagement from people you support
Assist with personal care
Support group employment
Provide transportation
Manage cases and documentation

DSP and person served by Rise smiling at the camera.

Types of Direct Support Professional Roles

Life Enrichment

Life Enrichment DSPs support people with disabilities in a center-based setting. They assist with personal care, daily activities, and projects, while encouraging skill-building and personal growth. This role includes helping with life enrichment activities, designing community outings, providing transportation, and offering case management support when needed.

Which position fits my experience and abilities?

Direct Support Professional Level 1

- Does not require a driver's license

Direct Support Professional Level 2 (Driver)

- Provide transportation for people served in Rise vehicles

Direct Support Professional (ASL Proficient)

- Support adults who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing in our Life Enrichment program

Direct Support Professional Level 3 (Float)

- Provide transportation for people served in Rise vehicles
- Flexibly fill in across multiple Rise sites

Direct Support Professional Level 3 (Lead)

- Provide transportation for people served in Rise vehicles
- Maintain medication administration certification and support case management
- Mentor and train DSP Levels 1 and 2 as needed

View Life Enrichment Openings

Supported Employment

Supported Employment DSPs assist people with disabilities in community job settings. They train and supervise people at worksites, support them in building work and social skills, and help track progress toward goals. This role includes ensuring quality and productivity, providing transportation when needed, and supporting the team during both work and break times.

Which position fits my experience and abilities?

Direct Support Professional Level 2 (Driver)

- Provide transportation for people served

Direct Support Professional Level 2 (ASL Proficient)

- Support adults who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard-of-Hearing in the workplace

Direct Support Professional Level 3 (Float)

- Provide support and supervision to adults at multiple SET sites, including single-staffed locations

Direct Support Professional Level 3 (Lead)

- Lead and supervise a single-staffed SET site
- Serve as primary Rise representative for business partners

View Supported Employment Openings

DSP Career Journeys

Meet DSPs who are making an impact and advancing their careers

Champion Kelly Nowacki Grows Alongside the People She Supports

Meet Kelly Nowacki Since joining Rise in February 2024, Kelly Nowacki has become a valued member of the team at Rise Mounds View. Before coming…

Champion Geri Fritz Supports Employment Success

Meet Geri Fritz Geri Fritz, Rise’s Champion of the Month for June 2026, serves as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float in the Community-Based Training…

Champion Lucas Bisson Makes Every Day Meaningful

Meet Lucas Bisson Lucas Bisson, Activity Coordinator at Rise St. Louis Park, has been creating engaging experiences for people served since starting in November 2024.…