Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Peaceful Living; Harleysville (PA); On-site; USD 24,934 - 27,345; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Up to $3,000 in tuition assistance

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

A community service organization in Harleysville is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves supporting daily living skills, community participation, and personal care. Full-time and part-time positions are available, offering competitive pay ranging from $18.10 to $19.85 based on experience. Ideal candidates should be compassionate and reliable, with a high school diploma or GED. Generous benefits and career advancement opportunities await.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Successfully pass all criminal background checks.

Responsibilities

• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Facilitate community participation and transportation.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Life skills support

Community participation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Harleysville, PA

Peaceful Living is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. DSPs provide much needed assistance and care to help others live their lives to the fullest. DSPs are there to support and assist with life skills, activities of daily living, community participation, transportation, and personal care. Peaceful Living is looking for kind, compassionate, and reliable people to join the team for this rewarding and fulfilling role.

Day Program Location/Hours: Harleysville, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Full-time and Part-Time positions available.

Compensation and Benefits for Full-time Employees

• $18.10 to $19.85 based on years of DSP experience
• Generous paid time off
• Up to $3,000 in tuition assistance (after meeting employment requirements)
• Opportunities for overtime available
• Career advancement opportunities
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Employee referral bonus

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have and maintain a valid (state of residence) driver's license and driver's approval from Peaceful Living
• Successfully pass and maintain all criminal background checksComplete pre-employment physical and TB test

About Peaceful Living

• For almost 25 years, Peaceful Living has been creating belonging for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We believe in using every day to make a difference in their lives, and in our communities. We need you to help make that difference.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Individual and Family Services