Direct Support Professional (DSP) Bilingual

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual increases

Performance and longevity bonuses

Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

No-cost pension plan

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Eligible for Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

Referral bonus for referring a friend

Job summary

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc. in Philadelphia is looking for dedicated individuals to assist people with intellectual disabilities in daily living activities. This rewarding opportunity involves providing hands-on support in areas such as hygiene, cooking, and health maintenance.

The organization values its employees and offers a competitive pay rate of $18.00 per hour, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, vacation, and retirement plans. Join PATH to make a meaningful difference in your community.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.
• Fluent in the Spanish Language.
• COVID-19 Vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily living tasks including hygiene and nutrition.
• Provide hands-on skill building and ensure individuals' safety.
• Maintain knowledge of individuals’ medical history and health issues.

Skills

Fluent in the Spanish Language

Willingness to help individuals with disabilities

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center offering a wide array of services and supports in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation, including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia’s Managed Care Entity, and has received recognition and awards for high‑quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments.

Our Mission

To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability, enabling them to live full, active, and engaged lives in the community. PATH values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning. At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here and to stay here. In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people’s lives, we offer the following:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No‑cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting‑edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No‑cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting‑edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

Time Off

• $18.00/hour
• 9 paid holidays/holiday pay
• 10 paid vacation days in first year, 15 days in 2nd year, 20 days in 5th year+
• 4 paid personal days per year

Health

• Excellent Health Insurance if you work 30 hours or more per week (medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, option for flexible savings account)
• 12 paid sick days per year

More Benefits

• Paid training – you will be trained in medication administration, CPR, crisis intervention, and other important topics
• Retirement/pension plan at no cost to you
• Bereavement leave, jury duty pay, life insurance, and more!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.
• Fluent in the Spanish Language
• COVID-19 Vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.

Physical Demands

Your work is active and performed within the individual’s home and in the community. A variety of lifting and/or transfer supports for individuals may be required to ensure individuals’ mobility and safety.

Specific Duties

• You will improve the lives of individuals by providing assistance and hands‑on skill building in all areas of daily living, including:
  • hygiene, grooming
  • care of clothing, laundry
  • cooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shopping
  • household maintenance, cleaning
• You will assist individuals in maintaining good health by:
  • knowledge of individual’s medical history and current health issues
  • knowledge of an individual’s physician and health professionals
• You will assure individuals’ safety in the home by:
  • teaching safety precautions in the home

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.