Direct Support Professionals - $17-$18/hour

Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc.; Dorneyville (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision and dental benefits

15 days paid vacation

9 paid holidays

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Education assistance up to $5,000 per 

NADSP Career Ladder Program

Employee Assistance Program

Casual work attire

Employee referral bonus

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Job summary

Via of the Lehigh Valley, Inc. is hiring an Adult Training Facility Instructor to help participants maintain independence and self-advocacy, both in our facility and in the community.

Starting pay is $17/hour with a High School Diploma, $17.50/hour with an Associate’s Degree, and $18/hour with a Bachelor’s Degree. You can earn up to $1.75 more per hour by completing NADSP Career Ladder levels.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and travel in the community.
• Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and insurance required.
• Proficient with Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office and email daily.

Responsibilities

• Develop or follow consistent daily routines with participants.
• Assist in development of volunteer and recreational activities in the community.
• Implement activities aligned with participant outcomes in facility and community.
• Support participant goals and assist in outcome completion.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Flexibility

Community outreach

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Setworks

Paylocity

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Description

Join a team that's been recognized as a Top Workplace four years in a row — 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026!

Via is hiring an Adult Training Facility Instructor to assist participants in maintaining their independence and self-advocacy skills. In this role, you’ll support participants in achieving their personal goals through engaging, hands-on programs—both within our facility and out in the community.

The Adult Training Facility Instructor position starts at $17/hour for a High School Diploma or equivalent, $17.50/hour for an Associate’s Degree and $18/hour for a Bachelor’s Degree. Additionally, earn up to $1.75 more per hour by completing all three levels of the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Career Ladder Program.

You will ENJOY the following when working at VIA:

• Consistent Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm schedule with weekends off!
• Medical, vision and dental benefits at a minimal cost to the employee.
• 15 days (3 weeks) of paid vacation during your first year, increasing to 18 days after completing 1 year of employment.
• 9 paid Holidays. Including YOUR Birthday Holiday and a Floating Cultural Holiday! Via is committed to maintaining an inclusive workforce and believes that an atmosphere of mutual respect for each other’s differences adds quality to our services. Eligible employees may choose a paid day off, that is significant to them.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary annual contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Education assistance up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees.
• Education incentive: Earn MORE when you obtain a degree or certification.
• Professional Development Opportunities: NADSP Career Ladder Program – earn an additional $1.75/hour once all three levels have been completed.
• Employee Assistance Program, which full-time employees are able to access on their first date of hire. The Employee Assistance Program provides additional support such as counseling, employee/family financial services, employee/family legal services, employee/family work-life services, etc.
• Casual work attire.
• Employee referral-bonus program.
• Special employee events such as raffles, work anniversary celebrations, recognition awards and monthly celebration events.

As an Adult Training Facility Instructor - Direct Support Professional you will:

• Develop or follow consistent daily routines with participants and ensure their engagement in the activities.
• Assist in the development of volunteer and recreational activities in the community.
• Implement activities relative to the participants' outcomes within the facility and community.
• Participate in the development of participant goals and assist in outcome completion.

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work in a variety of settings and function in an ever-changing environment.
• Standing, sitting, lifting, walking is required daily.олжліф
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds is required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and appropriate vehicle insurance.
• Traveling in the community is required.
• Flexibility in work hours is required to meet department demands, including availability for evening.
• Use of technology platforms such as Setworks, Paylocity, Microsoft Office, and email is required daily.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules while maintaining productivity and efficiency.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to a variety of environments.

We invest in our team through training, career development and educational assistance. Our team enjoys a supportive work environment that encourages the success of the individuals we serve and our employees. This success comes from living our values: People, Growth, Teamwork, Community, Diversity, Shared Ideas and Advocacy. Join our team and grow a fulfilling career with us!

CHANGE LIVES. WORK FOR VIA.

Via of the Lehigh Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Women, Minorities, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.