Direct Support Professional / DSP

CCRES, Educational & Behavioral Health Services; False Pass (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer paid medical plan

Dental and vision benefits

403(b) match

EAP program

Tuition discounts

Milestone service awards

Employee referral bonus

Gift card raffle

Job summary

CCRES is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide one-to-one and small-group support in community settings, helping individuals acquire and maintain self-help and social skills. The role emphasizes person-centered planning and transportation to enable participation in ISP-driven activities.

Starting pay is $18/hour, progressing to $20/hour, with 11 paid holidays and 10 days of PTO per fiscal year.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Physical ability to safely lift 50+ pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1, 1:3 or 2:3 in community settings to assist individuals with self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.
• Support self-care, communication, motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment and recreation.
• Provide transportation as necessary to enable Community Participation Service per ISP.
• Encourage participation in community events and groups; foster meaningful social connections.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Lift 50+ pounds

1:1/1:3/2:3 support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!

NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

• The Direct Support Professional / DSP is a direct service provider supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.

• Location: 100% community based with hubs in Downingtown and West Chester
• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
  • Adjusted schedules available if providing transportation from consumer homes to or from the Achieve program
    • Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
    • Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
• Starting rate of $18/hour progressing to $20/hour
• 11 paid holidays
• 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide 1:1, 1:3 or 2:3 atio services in community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.
• Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment and recreation.
• Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual’s Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.
• Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.
• Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual’s community with the ultimate goal of employment or volunteer opportunities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license required
• Physical ability to safely lift 50+ pounds

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:

(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)

• PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
• PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
• PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (Use DHS Code: 1KG738)
• TB Screening
• Physical examination
• Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* Paid clearances & TB screening!

Benefits

CCRES PERKS:

• • Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
    • Employer paid base medical plan!
  • Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
  • 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
  • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
  • Milestone service awards
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
  • Paid credential renewals

About CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

Mission Statement

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Created 12/30/25)

(Updated 5/27/26 - KR)

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