Impactful Direct Support Specialist - Flexible Schedule

Help at Home; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible scheduling

Paid training

Health benefits

Paid time off

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Help at Home is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Starting pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires and flexible scheduling options.

As a DSP, you will assist with daily living activities, help clients build skills for independence, and promote dignity and respect while documenting progress and communicating with the care

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a state-approved training program.
• Demonstrated competency and a passing score on the required written competency test.
• Ability to successfully complete background checks and in-service training.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and inspection.
• Ability to provide safe and respectful support in individuals’ homes and communities.
• Compassion, reliability, and a commitment to helping others.

Responsibilities

• Reading, understanding, and following each individual’s Individual Support Plan.
• Reporting updates, progress, and concerns to the IDD Program Specialist.
• Assisting with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, grooming, hygiene, and transportation.
• Encouraging participation in shopping, social events, appointments, and other community activities.
• Supporting individuals as they work toward personal goals and greater independence.
• Promoting personal choice, self-advocacy, dignity, and respect.
• Accurately documenting services, activities, and progress.
• Communicating with team members to provide consistent, high-quality support.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication

Safe and respectful support

Team collaboration

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

State-approved training program

Written competency test

Job description

Help at Home is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes and communities. Starting pay ranges from $18 to $20 per hour, with a $1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires and flexible scheduling options.

As a DSP, you will assist with daily living activities, help clients build skills for independence, and promote dignity and respect while documenting progress and communicating with the care