Direct Support Professional — Sign-On Bonus & Paid Training

Community Options Job Board; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Generous PTO

403b Retirement Plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff and Home Health Aides in Allentown, PA. No experience required—PAID training!

Starting pay is $16.47/hour with a $250 SIGN-ON BONUS for PT new hires. Shifts include evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include providing person-centered care, assisting with daily routines, health monitoring, transport to activities, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their ISP/PCP.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and personal hygiene.
• Monitor health and medical needs and report concerns promptly.
• Support development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities.
• Transport individuals to appointments and activities in the community.
• Complete program documentation and billable records accurately and timely.
• Build a support network by engaging with community members, businesses, and families.
• Establish supportive relationships with individuals receiving supports.
• Exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSP), Caregivers, Direct Care Staff and Home Health Aides in Allentown, PA. No experience required—PAID training!

Starting pay is $16.47/hour with a $250 SIGN-ON BONUS for PT new hires. Shifts include evenings and weekends. Responsibilities include providing person-centered care, assisting with daily routines, health monitoring, transport to activities, and accurate documentation.