Full-Time Direct Support Professional - Residential Group Home

Access Services•Coopersburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated full-time Direct Support Professionals to join our Group Home (CLA/6400) team in Coopersburg, PA Sunday-Thursday. In this role, you will support and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both their homes and the community. Through hands-on care, meaningful daily engagement, and individualized support planning, you will play a critical role in enhancing residents’ quality of life while fostering independence, dignity, and community connection. Full-time direct support professionals with our Group Homes program work 40 hours/week with a schedule Sunday-Thursday. We currently have 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) positions open.

Requirements

The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and driving clearances.
A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One (1) year of direct care experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities desired.
Ability to demonstrate effective use of principles and methods of habilitation.
Demonstrated effective use of behavior management and program planning principles.
Ability to express ideas succinctly through observation and proper documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others with special needs.
Ability to be compassionate and firm and use different communication styles as needed for verbal and nonverbal individuals.
Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.

Responsibilities

Provide high quality personal care to residents including grooming, health care, dietary needs, emotional and spiritual needs.
Communicate clearly in writing any medical concerns and daily progress regarding residents.
Promote outside activities and community contact for residents.
Perform household and housekeeping duties as required, including shopping, meal planning, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, snow removal, and other necessary tasks as assigned.
Work with clients on Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes.
Ensure familiarity with residents’ backgrounds and, where possible, interactions with residents’ families.