Direct Support Professional / Caregiver - State College, Pennsylvania

aboundhealth; Pine Grove Mills (PA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Paid onboarding & training

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Job summary

Abound Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals in State College, Pennsylvania, to provide essential caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves building positive relationships, assisting with daily activities, and encouraging independence.

Starting pay ranges from $20 to $25 per hour with a $1,000 signing bonus paid in installments. Comprehensive benefits include flexible schedules, weekly pay, and opportunities for career advancement. Prior experience is not required as paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal record and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals.
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation and hygiene.
• Support individuals in community participation and social activities.
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication Skills

Ability to Assist with Daily Living Activities

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $20–25/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus – State College, Pennsylvania

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintaining schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Experience and Training

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required – we provide paid training and support.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $20–25/hr

$1,000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours/week

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.