Direct Support Professional 1:1

Access Services • Harleysville, PA

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About The Position

Access Services is hiring caring, patient, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals for full-time and part-time opportunities in the Harleysville, Hatfield, Lansdale, North Wales, and Telford areas. DSPs support adults with developmental disabilities and autism in their homes and communities, helping them live meaningful, fulfilling lives, maintain or increase independence, and pursue their individual goals. Work includes personal care, daily living assistance, light housekeeping, and community engagement. Paid training is provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

Requirements

• Meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks, a physical examination, and a driving history record.
• Hold a valid U.S. driver’s license for at least two years, excluding time with a learner’s permit.
• Have no serious traffic convictions within the past three years, including DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents.
• Have access to a reliable vehicle during work hours with valid registration, inspection stickers, and auto insurance; provide proof of coverage as a driver on the policy.
• Demonstrate creative problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills.
• Be able and willing to teach basic daily living skills and provide personal care.
• Have knowledge of basic family dynamics and the ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, families, case managers, and the general public.
• Communicate ideas clearly with individuals and families, verbally and through clear, precise documentation of outcomes.
• Demonstrate commitment and sensitivity to the family atmosphere, resident rights, and the individuality of each person served.
• Manage time and work independently within provided guidelines.
• Be proficient in, or able to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms, and technologies; navigate network drives and use and troubleshoot basic hardware.
• Meet the physical demands of providing direct care and supervision, including standing, sitting, running, walking, climbing stairs, staying with individuals at near and far distances, assisting an individual who has fallen regardless of weight or size, and completing household and community tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with the ISP.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the assigned region.
• Provide creative support through tasks, activities, and community engagement.
• Deliver direct services in individuals’ own homes or natural family homes.
• Follow each individual’s plan of care and use approved interventions, including safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain appropriate case notes for individuals served.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.
• Assist with personal care and daily living skills, and complete household or community activities such as laundry, cleaning, meal routines, shopping, and dining out while maintaining the individual’s safety and complying with the ISP.

Benefits

• Part-time employees accrue up to 10 days of paid time off per year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to college tuition discounts.
• Paid travel time and mileage and toll reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential resources for employees and their families, including counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth, and text therapy, plus financial and legal guidance.
• Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED