Community Based DSP

Arc Human Services; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Life and disability insurance

401K with 5% employer match

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Overtime and holiday bonuses

Job summary

Arc Human Services in Canonsburg, PA, is seeking a Community Based Direct Support Professional (DSP) to support individuals in home and community settings. This part-time role runs Monday–Friday 9:00 am–1:00 pm, with a focus on independence, daily living skills, and employment readiness.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to help participants reach personal, social, and job goals. A High School diploma or GED and 1 year of related experience are required; PA driver’s license preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and 1 year of experience with individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, including home/community or vocational settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to individuals in home and community settings.
• Promote independence, community integration and participation in competitive and small group employment.
• Assist with personal care, facilitate community engagement, and provide hands-on job coaching and employment support.

Skills

Experience with disabilities

Home/community based work

Job coaching

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Canonsburg Office - Canonsburg, PA 15317

Salary Range: $17.50 - $17.50 Hourly

Arc Human Services is seeking a Community Based DSP to join our team! The position will be part-time Monday-Friday 9am to 1pm.

Are you looking for a meaningful job that provides a dynamic work environment, opportunity for advancement and the chance to make a difference in the lives of others? Arc Human Services is a premier provider of intellectual and developmental disability and mental illness support. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve since 1952.

Job Description

This position reports to the Community Based Services Specialist and is responsible for providing comprehensive support to individuals in both home and community settings, including vocational and employment environments. The role focuses on promoting independence, community integration, and successful participation in competitive and small group employment settings.

The Community-Based Direct Support Professional supports individuals in developing daily living skills, social and communication abilities, and job readiness competencies. This includes assisting with personal care, facilitating community engagement, and providing hands‑on job coaching, training, and employment support.

This position collaborates with interdisciplinary team members including family members, behavioral specialists, employers, and outside agencies to ensure individuals achieve their personal, social, and employment goals. Shifts vary based on individual and agency needs.

Benefits

• Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company paid life and disability insurances
• 401K Retirement Plans with 5% employer match
• Non-Profit employee discounts and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunity to work overtime and holiday bonuses

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) along with 1-year prior experience working with children or adults with an intellectual or developmental disability, including training in home / community based and / or vocational settings is required.
• Previous work experience in industry or rehabilitation is preferred (e.g., any type of business including office work, manufacturing, restaurant work, grocery store work, etc.).
• Work experience may be volunteer work or internships.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with program participants, families, staff, and employers.

Certifications / Licenses

• Must successfully complete and maintain all state and federal employment certifications such as the mandated Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) or Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) within the first 6 months of employment.
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License with a clean driving record for the past three years and proof of automobile insurance.
• Child Abuse and Criminal Clearances, FBI check, completed physical with a T.B. Mantoux Test.

Arc Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.