RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST-LEHIGH VALLEY AREA

Abraxas Youth & Family Services; Macungie (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Supportive Concepts for Families is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Residential Specialist to provide compassionate, hands-on care in a residential setting. This role emphasizes dignity, respect, and person-centered support, with ongoing paid training and NADSP certification opportunities.

Full-time positions include a $2,000 sign-on bonus and immediate openings in the Lehigh Valley area. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to helping individuals live fulfilling, independent lives.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide hands‑on support and physical assistance when needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
• Prepare meals and assist with feeding when necessary.
• Support daily living skills and independence.
• Help individuals participate in community activities, appointments, and social events.
• Provide companionship, encouragement, and emotional support.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment.
• Follow individualized support plans and goals.
• Promote dignity, respect, and person-centered care.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team player

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Residential Specialist

Be the Reason Someone Has a Better Day

Full-Time | Paid Training | DailyPay Available | Immediate Openings in the Lehigh Valley Area up to

$2,000 Sign On Bonus for Full-Time

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Supportive Concepts for Families, we're not just hiring employees we're building a team of compassionate professionals who believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a fulfilling and independent life.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or looking for work with purpose, we'll provide the training, support, and opportunities you need to succeed while making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

No Experience Required. Paid Training Provided. Immediate Openings Available.

For more than 25 years, Supportive Concepts for Families has been empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives.

We provide residential and community-based services that help individuals achieve their goals while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice. Every day, our employees make a lasting impact by helping the people we support build confidence, develop life skills, and engage in their communities.

At Supportive Concepts for Families, our team members are more than employees—they are advocates, mentors, and difference-makers.

When you join our team, you become part of an organization that values compassion, teamwork, growth, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to thrive.

Why Join Our Team?

Competitive Pay & Outstanding Benefits

• DailyPay – access your earned wages before payday
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses

Paid Training & Career Growth

• No experience required
• Earn while you learn
• Comprehensive paid training program
• DSP Certification opportunities through NADSP
• Career advancement opportunities throughout the organization
• Leadership development and professional growth

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Build relationships that change lives
• Help individuals achieve personal goals
• Support independence and self-confidence
• Make a positive impact every day
• Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to serving others

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene
• Preparing meals and assisting with feeding when necessary
• Supporting daily living skills and independence
• Helping individuals participate in community activities, appointments, and social events
• Providing companionship, encouragement, and emotional support
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming home environment
• Following individualized support plans and goals
• Promoting dignity, respect, and person-centered care

Every day brings new opportunities to help someone learn, grow, and succeed.

Who We're Looking For

• Compassionate and caring
• Dependable and responsible
• Patient and positive
• Looking for meaningful work
• Interested in healthcare, human services, psychology, education, nursing, social work, or caregiving
• Ready to make a difference in the lives of others

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Valid Driver's License required
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide hands‑on support and physical assistance when needed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

About Our Organization

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.