Direct Support Professional

ADP, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Referral bonuses

Paid training

Flexible schedules

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth

Job summary

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is seeking compassionate and dependable Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to assist individuals with Autism and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities. Roles include supporting daily living skills, community participation, and personal goal achievement.

Paid training is provided, with flexible full-time and part-time schedules. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, and opportunities for career growth and leadership.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must pass criminal background clearances.
• Experience in Human Services or as a caregiver is preferred but not required.
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented mindset.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with building skills such as household chores, meal preparation, independence, and community involvement.
• Responsible for all duties related to direct-care and Activities of Daily Life, including Health & Safety of the individual.
• Help individuals work toward personal goals and reach their full potential.
• Build positive and professional relationships while promoting dignity, respect, and self-determination.

Job description

Job Type: Part Time & Full Time once hours are available

Pay: $17-19.00 hourly Based on experience, plus mileage reimbursement

Focus Behavioral Health is seeking compassionate, dependable, and motivated individuals to

join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). DSPs provide direct support to individuals

with Autism and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, helping them develop skills, increase

independence, and actively participate in their communities.

At Focus Behavioral Health, our mission is centered on helping individuals reach their full

potential. As a DSP, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to achieve personal goals,

build meaningful relationships, and lead fulfilling lives.

Students pursuing degrees in psychology, social work, education, nursing, healthcare, or related

fields are encouraged to apply, as this position offers flexible scheduling, paid training, and

valuable real-world experience.

• Up to $500 in sign-on bonuses
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Paid training — no experience needed
• Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
• Health insurance & additional benefits
• Paid time off
• Career growth and leadership opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Support individuals with building skills such as household chores, meal preparation, independence, and community involvement
• Responsible for all duties related to direct-care and Activities of Daily Life, including Health & Safety of the individual.
• Help individuals work toward personal goals and reach their full potential.
• Build positive and professional relationships while promoting dignity, respect, and self-determination.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
• Must pass criminal background clearances
• Experience in Human Services or as a caregiver is preferred but not required
• Compassionate, dependable, and team-oriented mindset
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to assist individuals with getting up, walking, and moving by lifting or guiding when necessary.
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds or more at times.

Addresses listed are for reference purposes only and are not the exact work location. Urgently

hiring in select locations.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining a workplace that is free from

discrimination and harassment. We recognize that inequality adversely affects our staff, clients,

and the communities we serve. It is our expectation that every member of the Focus Family

actively contributes to fostering an environment where all individuals feel included and are treated

with the respect and dignity they deserve.

We are committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals, regardless of any

protected characteristic, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual

orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, creed, ancestry, age, marital status,

lawful alien status, or protected veteran status. We do not discriminate based on disability. All

hiring, compensation, training, performance evaluation, and termination decisions are made fairly

and without bias. We continuously reflect on our unconscious biases and hold ourselves

accountable for creating an inclusive environment where every employee and candidate feels

welcome.

Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm employment

eligibility and identity of all new hires