Direct Support Professional
About the job
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must meet and remain in compliance with the employer’s driving requirements.
- Must communicate well verbally and in writing.
- Must complete assigned program documentation accurately and within the allotted time frames.
- Must exercise good judgment and handle crisis situations.
- Drive individuals and their staff to activities, appointments, and other events.
- When not driving, work in individuals’ homes and perform other assigned tasks.
- Work with individuals in workplace and community settings to create opportunities for them to increase their quality of life.
- Help ensure individuals in a workplace or training setting are safe, respected, mentored, and engaged in activities.
About the company
Chrysalis helps people facing barriers to work by offering a job-readiness program, personalized support services, and paid transitional employment. Clients identify strengths, set goals, and build job skills through case management, resume prep, interview practice, computer access, professional attire, and support groups. Since 1991, Chrysalis Enterprises runs paid transitional jobs that provide real-work experiences in fields like maintenance, janitorial, warehouse, and front desk across LA and OC. The goal is to move people from poverty to long-term self-sufficiency by helping them obtain and retain steady, meaningful employment.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Cincinnati, Ohio
Founded
1984
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 2026 wefox financing gave Chrysalis improved economic terms and a €7 million follow-on stake.
- 16 June 2026 Smart Pension secondary purchase increased exposure to a growing pensions platform.
- Ending buybacks and repaying Barclays debt freed cash for strategic investments and shareholder returns.
What critics are saying
- 2026 NAV fell 22%; Starling, Klarna, and wefox drove most of the damage.
- The £16.1 million wefox waterfall error signals weak valuation controls and audit risk.
- A prolonged wind-down with no exits destroys Chrysalis' relevance and traps shareholder capital.
What makes Chrysalis unique
- Chrysalis owns concentrated stakes in Starling, Klarna, and wefox; that portfolio defines returns.
- August 2026 self-managed model ends Chrysalis Investment Partners, cutting external-manager dependence and fees.
- It keeps governance and information rights across private fintechs, unusual for public investors.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Flexible Work Hours