Direct Support Professional (Youth)

BCRC; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Eleven Paid Holidays

Pension Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Mileage Reimbursement

Job summary

BCRC in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Direct Support Professional (Youth) to assist high school students with disabilities as they transition to young adulthood. You will teach essential life skills and provide hands-on job coaching through community-based activities, paid work experiences, and daily routines.

The role emphasizes practical instruction in self-advocacy, budgeting, and transportation, with daily support in community settings.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or GED.
• Teaching life skills and coaching job-related tasks to youth with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Life Skills Instruction: teach self-advocacy, budgeting, and transportation navigation.
• Hands-on Job Coaching: daily community-based activities and paid work experiences.

Skills

Life skills instruction

Job coaching

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (Youth)

The Direct Support Professional For Youth supports high school students with disabilities prepare for their transition out of their high school years and into young adulthood by providing support in volunteer and work experience, as well as building independent life skills through community engagement.

Status

Part-Time

4-week days 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. during the school year with the option for summers off

No holidays, No weekends, No evenings

Wage

$18.40 / Hourly Wage

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Eleven Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• Employee Wellness Program
• Mileage Reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

• Life Skills Instruction: Teach classroom and community-based lessons on topics such as self-advocacy, budgeting, and navigating public transportation.
• Hands-on Job Coaching: Teach students proper work habits, business etiquette, and the physical tasks needed to do their jobs. This occurs daily in the community through volunteer activities, job shadows, and paid work activities.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience: Minimum requirement is a high school diploma (or GED)
• Transportation: A valid driver's license, a clean driving record, and daily access to a reliable personal vehicle.
• Clearances: Must pass a mandatory criminal background check.

BCRC is an equal opportunity employer. Find out more about us at www.bcrcinc.net