COMMUNITY SUPPORT SPECIALIST

Supportive Concepts For Families; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Supportive Concepts for Families in Reading, PA seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community and home settings. You will transportation assistance, support daily living activities, monitor safety, and help clients achieve ISP goals.

No experience required; paid training and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current driver’s license and a functional vehicle for driving between sites.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on support and physical assistance when needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in human service related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled persons (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community or home settings.
• Coordinate consumer transportation to medical, housing, community, and program appointments.
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration as needed.
• Complete required paperwork: timecards, progress notes, schedules, forms, and logs.
• Be available for shifts 24/7 as scheduled and assist with emergencies as needed.
• Support ISP development and assist with special projects for the program.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Be the Reason Someone Has a Better DayCommunity Support SpecialistFull-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available | Immediate Openings

Locations: Reading, PA

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Supportive Concepts for Families, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

No experience required. Paid training provided. Immediate openings available.

For more than 25 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

We provide residential and community-based services that help individuals achieve their goals while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our employees make a lasting impact by helping the people we support build confidence, develop life skills, and engage in their communities.

At Supportive Concepts for Families, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits

• $17/hr
• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Paid Training & Career Growth

• No experience required
• Earn while you learn
• Comprehensive paid training program
• DSP Certification opportunities through NADSP
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
• Leadership development and professional growth

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Build relationships that change lives
• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Support independence and self-confidence
• Make a positive impact every day
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the community setting.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Consumer transportation to include but not limited to medical appointments, financial and benefit appointments, housing appointments, community and outcome directed activities, school / day programming, and religious services
• Perform all daily activities within any home setting and / or community setting
• Assist/mentor consumers with activities of daily living / perform activities of daily living
• Perform medication administration
• Assist with ISP development and outcomes
• Accurate completion of required paperwork to include but not limited to timecards, progress notes, schedules, assessment forms, medical appointment forms, daily logs, medication logs, vehicle logs and expense forms
• Be available for shifts twenty-four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days per week as scheduled
• Assist with on call activities and emergency situations as requested by the Program Coordinator
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all the individuals residing in the home
• Work with the Program Coordinator to ensure that all needs of the individuals are met according to their ISP
• Assist the Program Coordinator with special projects as related to the Agency

Every day brings new opportunities to help someone learn, grow, and succeed.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate and caring
• Dependable and responsible
• Patient and positive
• Looking for meaningful work
• Interested in healthcare, human services, psychology, education, nursing, social work, or caregiving
• Ready to make a difference in the lives of others

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Current driver’s license and functional vehicle for driving from site to site that is clean and free of clutter
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide hands-on support and physical assistance when needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in human service related field (preferred)
• Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled persons (preferred)

Start a Career with Purpose

Some jobs pay the bills.

This job changes lives.

If you're looking for a career where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we invite you to join the Supportive Concepts for Families team.

Supportive Concepts for Families is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

"Creating a Better Tomorrow... Today"

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