Direct Support Professional

Traditional Home Care; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full Time/Part Time hours

Training Provided

Direct Deposit

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Employee referral bonuses

Close to home

Company discount programs

Job summary

Traditional Home Care in Wilkes-Barre, PA is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to provide non-medical, one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism, and mental health needs. The role offers part-time and full-time shifts with competitive pay and weekly pay.

Job duties include personal care, companionship, light housekeeping, safety teaching, and helping clients meet personal goals. EVV and mobile device use are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior experience as a DSP preferred.
• Must use a mobile device for EVV logging visits.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care services (bathing, grooming, dressing).
• Provide companionship.
• Appropriate communication and social interaction.
• Light housekeeping and chores.
• Ensure a safe environment and teach basic safety skills.
• Meet individual goals and outcomes.
• Promote community involvement (outings, activities, errands).

Skills

Personal care

Companionship

Communication

Safety skills

Light housekeeping

Community involvement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

EVV device

Job description

Wilkes-Barre, PA NOW HIRING: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Earn VACATION DAYS each year!
Do you have a passion for helping?
We have a career for you!
$$ Competitive Pay Range $$
Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA NOW HIRING: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Shift: Part-time shifts for both location now available

Pay Range

$17.00-$22.00 per hour

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.

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)

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
• Holiday Pay
• 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

Shifts Offered

• Weekdays
• Weekends
• 12 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• Full time
• Part time
• After school
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Locations served:

• Wilkes-Barre, PA
• Kingston, PA
• Plymouth, PA

Office Location:

1151 PA-315 Suite A
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702

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.