Weekend DSPLife Skills Support

TERRAPIN HOUSE INC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

TERRAPIN HOUSE INC is seeking a compassionate Weekend Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Harrisburg, PA. The candidate will provide weekend support for individuals in their homes and communities while encouraging their independence and confidence.

This role requires patience, emotional regulation, and clear communication skills to assist in community engagement and personal growth. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience, especially in supporting individuals with autism or developmental disabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP).
• Experience in behavioral or emotional support.
• Experience in life coaching or mentoring.
• Experience in autism or intellectual/developmental disability support.

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive companionship and guidance during weekend activities.
• Assist with community engagement and recreational outings.
• Support independence, decision-making, and personal growth.
• Use positive support strategies and encouraging communication.
• Help build daily living, social, and coping skills through coaching.
• Maintain documentation and communicate with the support team.

Skills

Patience and emotional regulation

Clear, adaptive communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Respectful and person‑centered support

Knowledge of positive support strategies

Teaching, mentoring, and coaching abilities

Ability to remain calm and supportive during challenging moments

Reliability and professionalism

Education

Education in psychology, human services, or caregiving

Job description

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Weekend DSP / Life Skills Support Professional

We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and emotionally grounded Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide weekend support for an individual in their home and community. This role is ideal for someone who values relationship‑building, encouragement, and helping others grow in independence and confidence.

The right candidate is calm under pressure, patient, respectful, and able to provide supportive coaching while maintaining clear boundaries and positive communication.

What We’re Looking For

• Patience and emotional regulation
• Clear, adaptive communication skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Respectful and person‑centered support
• Knowledge of positive support strategies
• Teaching, mentoring, and coaching abilities
• Ability to remain calm and supportive during challenging moments
• Reliability and professionalism

Responsibilities

• Provide supportive companionship and guidance during weekend activities
• Assist with community engagement and recreational outings
• Support independence, decision‑making, and personal growth
• Use positive support strategies and encouraging communication
• Help build daily living, social, and coping skills through coaching and modeling
• Maintain documentation and communicate appropriately with the support team

The ideal candidate may have experience in

• Direct Support Professional (DSP) work
• Behavioral or emotional support
• Life coaching or mentoring
• Autism or intellectual/developmental disability support
• Education, psychology, human services, or caregiving

Schedule: Weekend hours available. Reliability and consistency are important.

This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building a genuine, supportive connection with someone who benefits from patient, encouraging, and empowering support.

If you are someone who leads with empathy, communicates clearly, and enjoys helping others succeed, we would love to hear from you.