Direct Support Professional

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,041 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual increases

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid holidays

No-cost pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Advancement opportunities

PSLF eligibility

Referral bonus

Health insurance

Job summary

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a community behavioral health center in Northeast Philadelphia seeking dedicated staff for residential care roles with evening and overnight shifts.

The position includes overnight sleep time and one weekend day, offering a pathway to higher pay due to the nature of the hours. Benefits include competitive pay, annual increases, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits for staff and family, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance and hands-on skills in daily living (hygiene, grooming, clothing, laundry).
• Assist individuals with nutrition, meal preparation, and grocery shopping.
• Support household maintenance and safety in the home.

Skills

Willingness to help others

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

About Path Inc.

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH and recognition and awards related to our high‑quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability and help them live full, active, and engaged lives in the community. The position involves working at a residential site from evenings with overnight paid sleep time until the following morning (one weekend day will be included). The nature of this position and its hours provide a fantastic opportunity for staff to earn a higher salary.

Why Work at PATH?

A career with meaning.

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

Benefits

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people’s lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting‑edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

Time Off

• $16.50/hour
• 9 paid holidays/holiday pay
• 10 paid vacation days in first year, 15 days in 2nd year, 20 days in 5th year+
• 4 paid personal days per year

Health

• Excellent Health Insurance if you work 30 hours or more per week (medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, option for flexible savings account)
• 12 paid sick days per year

More Benefits

• Paid training – you will be trained in medication administration, CPR, crisis intervention, and other important topics!
• Retirement/pension plan at no cost to you with company matching and contributions!
• Bereavement leave, jury duty pay, life insurance, and more!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

Physical Demands

Your work is active and performed within the individual’s home and in the community. A variety of lifting and/or transfer supports for individuals may be required to ensure individuals’ mobility and safety.

Specific Duties

• You will improve the lives of individuals by providing assistance and hands‑on skill building in all areas of daily living, including:
  • hygiene, grooming
  • care of clothing, laundry
  • cooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shopping
  • household maintenance, cleaning
• You will assist individuals in maintaining good health by:
  • knowledge of individual’s medical history and current health issues
  • knowledge of an individual’s physician and health professionals
• You will assure individuals’ safety in the home by:
  • teaching safety precautions in the home

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Shifts

• 12:00 am to 8:00 am, Monday–Thursday
• 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, Friday and Saturday
• 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, Wednesday–Sunday
• 4:00 pm to 12:00 am, Monday and Tuesday plus Saturday and Sunday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm