Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Passavant Memorial Homes; Somerset Township (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous PTO package

401K Retirement Plan

Career Development Opportunities

Sign-on Bonus

Job summary

Passavant Memorial Homes in Rochester, PA is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs to live independently in the community. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living, meals, medication administration (certification provided), transportation, and documenting progress while promoting safety and well-being.

Applicants must be at least 18 and have a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
• Valid driver’s license, required.
• Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and recreational activities.
• Support and assist to foster maximum independence of individuals.
• Participate in development and implementation of the individual support plan.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals.
• Assist/encourage individuals to engage in activities in home and community.
• Observe behaviors, use strategies, and document/report findings.
• Administer medications (upon certification; training provided).
• Assist with cooking, housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Maintain logs and records pertaining to individuals.

Skills

18 years old

Valid driver’s license

Experience with disabilities

Job description

May 27, 2026

$17/hour

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking responsible, caring, and dedicated peopleto fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions in the Rochester area.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as preparing meals, administering medication, and providing transportation to work or community activities in order to promote independence. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

• Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and recreational activities.
• Provide support and assistance to foster maximum independence of individuals.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the individual support plan.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals.
• Assist and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community.
• Observe individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical condition, utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document and report accordingly.
• Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all necessary training is provided).
• Assist/perform needed cooking, housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Maintain logs and records pertaining to individuals.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

• Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
• Valid driver’s license, required.
• Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
• Tuition Assistance Program:tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $2,500 per year for part-time employee
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The $20.00 hourly rate is applicable to many available block shift positions. These positions include a 50-cent per hour block rate premium. Regular shifts (i.e., part-time, daylight, afternoon, and overnight shifts) are at a rate of $19.50 per hour.

Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $2,500 Sign‑On Bonus. 25% of the total sign-on bonus, which is $625 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $1,875 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment. 25% of the total amount of the sign‑on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview. If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $625. Further, prospective employees hired for a Direct Support Professional Position are also eligible for an Orientation Bonus of $1,000, with $500 being paid after completion of On‑The‑Job training and $500 being paid out after completion of working the first week in prospective employee’s selected shift. Bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.

PMHFOS prohibits discrimination in any employment action; in admissions, referrals, operations, or delivery of services against individuals because of their race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age (40 and over), sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex), genetic information, marital status, membership in volunteer emergency responder organization, victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, family care responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, and retaliation for initiating a complaint of discrimination or opposing or participating in the investigation of a discriminatory practice. Visit our Compliance page for more information.

PMHFOS is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. PMHFOS celebrates diversity and has a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background, and experience of all of our employees.

Passavant Memorial Homes empowers individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs, providing comprehensive support to promote independence and community integration.

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