Direct Support Specialist — Empowering Daily Living (Full-Time)

Horizon House, Inc.; Upper Chichester Township (Delaware County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. in Eastern Pennsylvania seeks a Direct Support Professional to join our Developmental Services Division.

This full-time role supports adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, helping with daily living skills, health needs, and community integration. Responsibilities include guiding and training participants, documenting daily activities, and ensuring a safe residential environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years' prior MH/IDD experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use a computer to document daily activities.
• Valid PA driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Encourage, guide and train developmentally disabled individuals in daily living skills and community integration, and maintain a safe residential environment.

Skills

Good communication

Teamwork

Independent worker

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Horizon House, Inc. in Eastern Pennsylvania seeks a Direct Support Professional to join our Developmental Services Division.

This full-time role supports adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, helping with daily living skills, health needs, and community integration. Responsibilities include guiding and training participants, documenting daily activities, and ensuring a safe residential environment.