One of the biggest sources of job search frustration is not knowing what happens after you hit submit. Here is a clear walkthrough of the process on DSP Collaborative, so there are no surprises.
It starts with browsing by county. Since agencies serve specific catchment areas, the first step is to select the county where you want to work, which then displays all participating providers in that area. From there, you can review agency profiles, compare the type of DSP work each one offers, residential, day support, or employment, and decide which ones match your interests.
Once you find agencies that interest you, you can send your contact information to multiple agencies at once. This is intentional. Comparing offers and cultures across a few agencies tends to lead to a better long-term fit than applying to just one and hoping for the best.
From there, each agency handles the hiring process directly, since DSP Collaborative is the connector rather than the employer. Expect a call or email fairly quickly, given how actively agencies are hiring right now, followed by an interview and, in many cases, a conversation about training and orientation timelines.
If you have not started browsing yet, head to our For Job Seekers page to find your career. And if you want a sense of what agencies are looking for before you get on a call, our earlier post on whether a DSP career is right for you is a good place to prepare.