Direct Support Professional

ARC HUMAN SERVICES, INC.; Brookville (PA); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurances

Generous paid time off

401(k) retirement plans with employer match

Career development opportunities

Paid training for new hires

Job summary

A nonprofit organization is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to ensure the health and safety of program participants in Brookville, PA. The DSP will provide personal care, assist with independent living skills, and participate in community engagement. Candidates must be 18 years or older, with a valid driver’s license and preferably a high school diploma or GED. Training is provided, making experience preferred but not necessary. Full-time and part-time shifts are available, along with excellent benefits and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Experience helpful, but not necessary – complete PAID training provided.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass background checks and physicals.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of program participants.
• Provide personal care, including cooking and cleaning.
• Support goals and assist in developing independent living skills.

Skills

Ability to provide personal care

Community engagement

Independent living skills development

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Arc Human Services – Direct Support Professional (DSP)

$17 - $19.50 per hour

Up to $2500 sign‑on bonus for full‑time hires

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

Direct Support Professional (DSP) ensures the health and safety of program participants by providing varying levels of personal care within a community home setting including cooking, cleaning, transportation, community engagement, dispensing medications, supporting goals, and accurate documentation of care. This position is responsible for assisting in the development of independent living skills, behavior strategies, self‑advocacy and preparing participants to become more independent in their homes and communities.

We Offer

• Full time, part time, and per‑diem flexible shifts available
• Increased hourly rates for DSP certifications through NADSP (at least 50 hours of accredited e‑Badge education)
• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurances
• Generous paid time off
• Company‑paid life and disability insurances
• 401(k) retirement plans with 5% employer match
• Non‑profit employee discounts and eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness
• Opportunity to work overtime and holiday bonuses
• Career development including certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Qualifications

• Experience helpful, but not necessary – complete PAID training provided
• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass background checks, physical, TB (company paid)
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Arc Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer