Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Pennsylvania

Abound Health; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Weekly pay

Paid onboarding & training

Bonus opportunities

Scholarship Program

Medical, dental, life insurance eligibility

Job summary

Abound Health is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Allentown, Pennsylvania to provide caregiving for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Offering both full-time and part-time shifts, DSPs will assist with personal care, community participation, and daily living activities, ensuring residents can achieve their personal goals.

Competitive starting pay is $20-25/hour, along with a $1,000 signing bonus and comprehensive benefits including flexible schedules and medical insurance. Experience is not required, paid training is provided.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to pass criminal and driving record checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation and hygiene.
• Support individuals in community participation and employment.
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Building relationships

Communication

Ability to lift

Job description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Pennsylvania

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $20-25/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus

Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) across our Residential Group Homes and 1:1 In-Home Community Care across the state of Pennsylvania. We have full-time and part-time opportunities available on multiple shifts.

As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping residents live as independently as possible. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!

Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.

What You’ll Do

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required – we provide paid training and support.

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $20-25/hour

$1,000 signing bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours/week

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.