DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Company-Paid Training

Competitive Compensation

Job summary

Resources for Human Development in the United States is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (PRN) to help individuals live meaningful, independent lives.

We offer paid training, flexible scheduling, and daily pay options, with opportunities across multiple service lines in a supportive, mission-driven team.

As a DSP, you will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, document care, and collaborate with families and staff to ensure quality supports.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with a genuine desire to help others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation (if required for the position)
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to successfully complete all onboarding requirements, including criminal background and driver's record checks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household management.
• Foster positive and respectful relationships while promoting independence, self-determination, and personal choice.
• Assist individuals in developing life skills and participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to services and supports provided.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Committed to Helping Others

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Job description

• Certification Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines
• Strengthen Communities

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

PRN

$19.00 Per Hour

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No Experience Required For Many Positions. Paid Training Provided.

About Resources for Human Development

For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay - Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay - Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional, you will:

• Support individuals in daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household management.
• Foster positive and respectful relationships while promoting independence, self-determination, and personal choice.
• Assist individuals in developing life skills and participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to services and supports provided.
• Communicate effectively with individuals, families, and team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Compassionate and patient demeanor with a genuine desire to help others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation (if required for the position)
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to successfully complete all onboarding requirements, including criminal background and driver's record checks.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in direct support, caregiving, or a related field
• Additional education in human services, psychology, social work, nursing, education, or a related field

Schedule

• PRN
• PRN employees are required to work one shift per pay period
• Flexible scheduling based on program needs
• Additional shifts may be available based on staffing needs

Physical Requirements (If Applicable)

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.