Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Peaceful Living; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Overtime opportunities

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Peaceful Living is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Newtown Square, PA. DSPs provide essential help with life skills, daily living activities, community participation, transportation, and personal care.

Full-time and part-time positions are available with compensation from $18.10 to $19.85 per hour, plus benefits such as paid time off, tuition assistance, overtime opportunities, health insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with life skills, activities of daily living, community participation, transportation, and personal care.
• Provide care with kindness, reliability, and dignity to help individuals live their lives to the fullest.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Communication

Team player

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP)- Newtown Square, 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

Newtown Square, Monday-Friday 8:30am-3:30pm, 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/GED
• Have and maintain a valid (state of residence) driver's license and driving approval from Peaceful Living
• Successfully pass and maintain all criminal background checks
• Complete 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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