Direct Support Professional

Traditional Home Care; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Direct Deposit

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Training/Orientation Provided

Flexible Schedule

Assignments near home

Job summary

Traditional Home Care is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) for part-time shifts in Wilkes-Barre, PA and Dallas, PA. The role focuses on non-medical one-on-one support for individuals with IDD, autism, and mental health needs. Pay ranges from $15.00 to $18.00 per hour with weekly pay and flexible scheduling.

Responsibilities include personal care, companionship, safety, light housekeeping, and helping clients meet personal goals. EVV/mobile device usage is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and show empathy.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Communication

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!

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Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA and Dallas, PA

NOW HIRING: Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Shift: Part-time shifts for both location now available

Pay Range: $15.00-$18.00 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
• Pittston, 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.