Direct Support Professional — Growth, Training & Benefits

Penn Mar 2021; Kentucky; On-site; USD 41,208 - 42,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Penn-Mar is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide compassionate, client-centered care in York, PA. This full-time role offers starting pay of $19.85–$20.35 per hour with paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Duties include light housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, and assisting with personal care and medications. A valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and successful completion of pre-employment screenings are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license with 2 years driving experience and fewer than 3 moving violations in the past 36 months.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background, physical, TB, and drug screenings.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning.
• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting.
• Providing transportation to and from doctor’s appointments, outside activities and excursions.
• Behavioral and social support, including managing potential physical and verbal outbursts/ aggressiveness.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Background check clearance

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Pre-employment screenings

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Penn-Mar is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide compassionate, client-centered care in York, PA. This full-time role offers starting pay of $19.85–$20.35 per hour with paid training and opportunities for advancement.

Duties include light housekeeping, transportation, meal preparation, and assisting with personal care and medications. A valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, and successful completion of pre-employment screenings are required.