Direct Support Professional: Growth, Training & Benefits

Penn-Mar Human Services; New Freedom (York County); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation days

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Career Ladder program

Extensive training

Job summary

Penn-Mar Human Services in New Freedom, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with daily living and community activities. The role includes light housework, personal care and transportation to appointments, with safety and dignity as priorities.

We offer starting rates of $19.85–$20.35 per hour, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing training with opportunities for career advancement through our Career Ladders program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license with 2 years driving experience and <3 moving violations in 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 outbursts/ aggressiveness.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Lifting 50 lbs

Background check

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Penn-Mar Human Services in New Freedom, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist individuals with daily living and community activities. The role includes light housework, personal care and transportation to appointments, with safety and dignity as priorities.

We offer starting rates of $19.85–$20.35 per hour, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, and ongoing training with opportunities for career advancement through our Career Ladders program.