Direct Support Professional (DSP) Lebanon, PA

Nurselectstaffing; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Flexible Weekend Scheduling

Fast onboarding

24/7 On‑Call Support

Path to Permanent Hire

Job summary

Nurselectstaffing is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) in Lebanon, PA. This role supports adults with IDD and Autism in a residential setting, providing compassionate care, companionship, and daily living assistance.

Shifts are 2nd (afternoon/evening) and 3rd (overnight). We offer weekly pay, flexibility for students or second jobs, and a clear path to permanent hire with comprehensive benefits for full-time rollover opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience with IDD/Autism preferred but not required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, grooming, dressing, personal hygiene, and eating.
• Plan, prepare, and serve nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines.
• Engage residents in daily activities, arts/crafts, hobbies, and socialization.
• Assist with light housekeeping and maintaining a clean, safe living space.
• Monitor health and wellbeing; report changes to supervisor.
• Provide behavioral and emotional support using trauma‑informed approaches.
• Maintain accurate daily logs and incident reports.
• Advocate for residents' rights, safety, and choices.

Skills

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional Needed! (DSP) – Weekend Availability!

Location: Lebanon, PA

Job Type: Part-Time Block / Weekend (Saturday & Sunday)

Shifts Available: 2nd Shift & 3rd Shift

Pay & Benefits: Weekly Pay | Opportunity for Full-Time Rollover with Comprehensive Benefits Package

About the Role

Are you a compassionate, reliable individual looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others? We are seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our team in a residential care home setting in Lebanon, PA.

In this role, you will provide essential care, guidance, and companionship to adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and Autism, helping them live fulfilling, dignified, and independent lives.

Whether you are an experienced caregiver or looking to enter the human services field, we welcome applicants with a strong heart for helping others and a willingness to learn!

Schedule & Shift Details

We are currently recruiting specifically for weekend coverage (Saturdays & Sundays):

• 2nd Shift (Afternoon / Evening)
• 3rd Shift (Overnight)

Key Responsibilities & Job Duties

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), your day-to-day responsibilities will focus on empowering residents and providing compassionate care:

• Assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs): Provide respectful hands‑on support with personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, personal hygiene, and eating assistance.
• Meal Preparation & Nutrition: Assist with planning, preparing, and serving nutritious meals and snacks tailored to individualized dietary guidelines.
• Community & Recreational Engagement: Plan, facilitate, and participate in engaging daily activities, arts and crafts, hobbies, and leisure pursuits to promote socialization and physical well‑being.
• Daily Living Support: Support individuals with light housekeeping duties, laundering clothes/linens, maintaining clean personal spaces, and ensuring a safe, sanitary residential environment.
• Medication & Health Monitoring: Observe and monitor residents' physical and emotional well‑being, reporting any health or behavior changes to supervisory staff promptly. Assist with routine health tasks as directed.
• Behavioral & Emotional Support: Utilize positive redirection and trauma‑informed care strategies to encourage positive behaviors, manage stress, and ensure emotional comfort.
• Documentation & Communication: Maintain accurate, timely daily logs, incident reports, shift notes, and tracking sheets regarding resident care and goal progress.
• Safety & Advocacy: Act as an advocate for residents' rights, safety, and choices while maintaining full compliance with agency policy and state regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required).
• Experience: Experience working with individuals with IDD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or in a residential care setting is preferred, but not required. We are happy to train candidates who demonstrate compassion and a strong willingness to learn!
• Attributes: High level of empathy, patience, strong communication skills, reliability, and emotional maturity.

Why Join Us? (Perks & Benefits)

• Weekly Pay: Fast and reliable direct deposits every week.
• Flexible Weekend Scheduling: Ideal for students, secondary income seekers, or those looking to balance weekday responsibilities.

• Quick & Easy Onboarding: A streamlined hiring process to get you trained and on the floor smoothly without unnecessary delays.
• 24/7 On-Call Support: You are never on your own-our supportive administrative team is available around the clock to guide and assist you.

• Path to Permanent Hire: Exceptional performance opens the door to permanent placement with the practice.