Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company; Clifton Heights (Delaware County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training provided

Employee recognition programs

Referral bonus opportunities

Tickets at Work discounts

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company in Norwood, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional for full-time weekend shifts. You’ll assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a supportive residential home, with comprehensive paid training.

No experience is required—training is provided. Responsibilities include daily living support, transportation, meal prep, documentation, and helping residents achieve independence; weekend schedule and $17.50 hourly pay.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver''s license held for at least 2 years with no more than 3 points on driving record
• PA clearances (Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI fingerprinting)
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
• Comfortable working both day and overnight shifts

Responsibilities

• Help individuals work toward their personal independence goals
• Provide coaching, guidance, and encouragement following individualized care plans
• Serve as a positive role model and trusted companion
• Support skill development in daily living activities
• Plan and participate in engaging weekend recreational and therapeutic programs
• Accompany residents on community outings, appointments, and social activities
• Transport individuals safely to various destinations
• Foster community connections and relationships
• Assist with personal care needs as required
• Help with meal preparation and light housekeeping
• Create a warm, clean, and welcoming home environment
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity in all activities
• Monitor and support medication administration and health needs
• Implement approved behavior support plans when needed
• Maintain a safe living environment and respond to emergencies appropriately
• Complete required documentation, reports, and data collection

Skills

Compassionate personality

Patient

Dependable

Good communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional - Full-Time

Make a Difference on Weekends with Competitive Pay

Job Details

• Location: Norwood, PA
• Pay Rate: $17.50/hour
• Program: Residential Habilitative Program
• Status: Full-Time
• Available Shifts:
  • Tuesday - Saturday: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
  • Saturday - Sunday 8:00 am - 12:00 am and Monday 4:00 pm -12:00 am

About the Role:

Looking for meaningful full-time weekend work with great pay? As a Direct Support Professional, you'll help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live fulfilling, independent lives in a supportive community home. Work weekends while keeping your weekdays free! No experience required—we provide comprehensive paid training to help you succeed.

What You'll Do:

Empowerment & Personal Growth:

• Help individuals work toward their personal independence goals
• Provide coaching, guidance, and encouragement following individualized care plans
• Serve as a positive role model and trusted companion
• Support skill development in daily living activities

Community Engagement & Activities:

• Plan and participate in engaging weekend recreational and therapeutic programs
• Accompany residents on community outings, appointments, and social activities
• Transport individuals safely to various destinations
• Foster community connections and relationships

Daily Living Support:

• Assist with personal care needs as required
• Help with meal preparation and light housekeeping
• Create a warm, clean, and welcoming home environment
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity in all activities

Health, Safety & Documentation:

• Monitor and support medication administration and health needs
• Implement approved behavior support plans when neededMaintain a safe living environment and respond to emergencies appropriately
• Complete required documentation, reports, and data collection

What We're Looking For:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license held for at least 2 years with no more than 3 points on driving record
• PA clearances (Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI fingerprinting)
• Compassionate, patient, and dependable personality
• Comfortable working both day and overnight shifts

No Experience Necessary!

If you're caring, reliable, and passionate about helping others, we want to meet you! We provide all the training and support you need to thrive in this role.

Competitive Pay & Perks:

• $18/hour
• Paid training provided
• Employee recognition programs
• Referral bonus opportunities
• Discount programs through "Tickets at Work"

Career Growth Opportunities:

• Comprehensive paid training program
• Ongoing professional development
• Tuition reimbursement options available
• Potential to transition to full-time positions
• Pathways to leadership roles

Meaningful Work:

Join a Joint Commission-accredited organization where your compassion and dedication directly improve lives. You'll be part of a supportive team that values respect, dignity, and person-centered care.

No experience needed—just bring your caring heart and commitment to helping others thrive.

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. #cpa610