DSP (Direct Support Professional with Experience)

At Peace Health Care Agency; Beech Creek (Clinton County); On-site; USD 15,473,000 - 25,789,000; Part time

Job summary

At Peace Health Care Agency in Beech Creek, PA seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide person-centered care at home and in the community, encourage independence, and safeguard dignity and safety in every interaction.

This part-time role requires a valid driver's license, experience with bedbound patients and lifting, and ability to follow individualized care plans and behavioral strategies.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of behavioral support plans (BSPs) and home care practices.
• Ability to assist with mobility and personal care needs.
• Proficiency in tracking progress and applying individualized support strategies.
• Understanding of individual rights, person-centered advocacy, and HIPAA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility.
• Foster independence and community involvement for individuals with disabilities.
• Implement and adapt individualized care plans and behavioral strategies (BSP).
• Ensure a safe, respectful environment that protects individual rights and well-being.
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to medical, therapy, and community appointments.

Skills

BSP knowledge

Mobility assistance

Goal tracking

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Hoyer lift

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about empowering others and making a real difference in your community? As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities—both at home and in the community. You’ll provide person-centered care, encourage independence, and ensure safety and dignity in every interaction.

Duties

• Deliver hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility
• Foster independence and community involvement for individuals with disabilities
• Implement and adapt individualized care plans and behavioral strategies (BSP)
• Ensure a safe, respectful environment that protects individual rights and well-being
• Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorderand other diverse needs
• Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to medical, therapy, and community appointments

Skills

• Strong knowledge of behavioral support plans (BSPs) and home care practices
• Ability to assist individuals with mobility and personal care needs
• Proficient in goal tracking and implementing individualized support strategies
• Solid understanding of individual rights, person-centered advocacy, and HIPAA compliance
• Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and access to your own reliable transportation.
• Prior experience as a DSP
• Must have experience with bedbound patients and ability to lift and use a Hoyer

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits

• Schedule: Wed 8a-4p, Thurs 6 am-8 am, and Friday 8a-4p. = 18 hrs per week

Work Location: In person