Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Amergis Healthcare Staffing; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 57,859,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Ephrata, PA for a 40-hour-per-week contract role at $21 per hour. The DSP supports individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in homes, communities, or residential settings.

You will work under the Individual Service Plan to promote growth in daily living skills and interpersonal development. Benefits are available to eligible staff.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or its equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Valid and current auto insurance.
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice.
• Current CPR if applicable.
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable.
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation).
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges in developing interpersonal skills and daily living activities.
• Follow the resident's Individual Service Plan to provide appropriate supports.
• Work in home, community or residential settings.

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Setting

Healthcare Facilities

Job Type

Contract - Full Time

Pay

$21 / Hour

Hours

40.00

Location

Ephrata, PA

The Direct Support Personnel II assists individuals withintellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth anddevelopment of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home,community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel II worksdirectly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily livingand adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel II should follow the guidanceof the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.

Minimum Requirements

• High School diploma or its equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid and current auto insurance
• Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health Certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks

Benefits

At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category

Aide

Job Function

Aide | DSP II– Company Vehicle | DSP II– Company Vehicle

Position Type

Healthcare

Office Number

0773

Contract Duration

13

Pay Rate

$21 / Hour

Date Posted

2026-08-26T15:49:47