Direct Support Professional

Traditional Home Health Care; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Assignments close to home

Job summary

Traditional Home Care in State College, PA seeks reliable Direct Support Professionals to provide one-on-one non-medical support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Full-time weekdays openings, EVV-compliant, with flexible scheduling and weekly pay.

Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, safety instruction, and promoting community involvement to help individuals achieve goals and live independently.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).
• Active/current driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing).
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Communicate effectively with individuals and families.
• Perform light housekeeping and chores.
• Ensure a safe environment and teach basic safety skills.
• Support individuals in meeting goals and outcomes.
• Encourage community involvement through outings and activities.

Skills

DSP experience

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Earn VACATION DAYS each year!
Do you have a passion for helping?

We have a career for you!
$$ Competitive Pay Range $$

Traditional Home Care, A locally owned and operated Home Care Agency, is seeking reliable, experienced direct support professionals to provide one-on-one, non-medical support to our individuals diagnosed with intellectual, developmental disabilities, autism, mental health, behavioral diagnoses, etc.

Location: State College, PA

Shift: Full-time - Weekdays - Immediate Openings - ODP Experience Needed

Job duties include:

• Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing)
• Companionship
• Appropriate communication/social skilled
• Light housekeeping and chores
• Ensuring a safe environment and teaching basic safety skills
• Meeting individual goals and outcomes
• Promoting community involvement (outings, activities, errands, etc.)

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Prior experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)
• MUST HAVE ACTIVE/CURRENTDRIVERS LICENSE

Mobile Device & EVV Requirements:

This position is in compliance with the 21st Century Cures Act, which mandates Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) for home care / home health services. As part of this, you will be required to use a mobile device to log visits and track service hours. Candidates must be comfortable using smartphones or tablets if not provided and must have reliable internet access to meet these requirements.

Why Traditional Home Care?

• Flexible Schedule
• Full Time/Part Time hours
• Training/Orientation Provided
• WEEKLY PAY
• Direct Deposit
• Competitive Rates
• Paid Time Off
• Company Discount Programs
• Career Stability
• Assignments Close to Home
• Employee/Customer Referral Bonuses
• Positive/Friendly Work Environment
• Work as many hours as desired or pick up additional shifts last minute to earn extra money

Join our team and make a difference in someone’s life.
At Traditional Home Care we listen, respect, and value your hard work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Traditional Home Care provides equal employment opportunity regardless of age, sex, color, race, creed, national origins, religious affiliation, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran's status or non-job-related disability. This is reflected in all employment practices and policies regarding hiring, training, transfers, rate of pay, termination and other forms of compensation. All matters relating to employment, salary and benefits are determined based upon ability to perform the job, as well as dependability once hired.

Job ID: ODPSC-8.3