Direct Support Professional: Day Program

Access Services•Orwigsburg, PA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Access Services is hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional for its Day Program in Orwigsburg, Pennsylvania. The role provides personalized support to adults with developmental disabilities and Autism who attend life-enrichment day programs. Staff work toward participants’ goals, support their independence, and help them live their best lives. This is a full-time position based at the Orwigsburg program location, with a weekday schedule of 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The work takes place primarily in community settings and day-program environments. The role requires driving during the workday to carry out job responsibilities, using a personal or agency-owned vehicle as applicable. The selected candidate must satisfy qualifying and ongoing criteria, including background checks, a physical examination, driving-history requirements, and the agency’s substance-abuse screening. First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP certifications must be obtained within six months of hire; Access Services will provide and pay for these certifications.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid US driver’s license held for at least two years, excluding time with a learner’s permit.
No serious traffic convictions within the past three years; serious convictions include DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents during that period.
Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours, with valid registration and inspection stickers, and valid auto insurance; proof of coverage as a driver on the policy must be provided.
Ability and willingness to drive during the work schedule, meet eligibility criteria in the Motor Vehicle Policy, and pass the agency’s substance-abuse screening.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, peers, supports coordinators, and the general public.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules, and policies governing Access Services programs and services.
Ability to express ideas succinctly, orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and in groups and adapt to different working environments as assigned.
Ability to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude and prioritize the needs of others.
Commitment to the rights and individuality of the people served.
Proficiency in, or ability to learn, workplace applications and platforms including Outlook, the Company Intranet, time and attendance systems, and the electronic healthcare record.
Ability to navigate network drives and use and troubleshoot basic hardware.
Ability to remain attentive, responsive, and engaged throughout shifts.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and assist individuals with mobility.
Ability to lift, transfer, push, or pull individuals and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to safely push and maneuver manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and up or down ramps.
Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor safety, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to needs or emergencies.
Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP within six months of hire; certifications are provided and paid for by Access Services.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Responsibilities

Implement each participant’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).
Record daily service notes and other documentation as assigned by the Program Specialist or Team Lead.
Help ensure high-quality care and support participants in meeting their needs.
Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures participants’ needs, self-expression, and valued outcomes.
Facilitate participants’ inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.
Promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities.
Teach basic daily living skills and provide personal care as needed.
Travel during the workday and accompany or transport individuals to community activities, driving safely and meeting the agency’s Motor Vehicle Policy criteria.
Assist individuals with mobility, including maneuvering wheelchairs and helping individuals enter and exit vehicles and securing them with appropriate adaptive equipment and safety restraints.
Use workplace applications, platforms, and technologies, and navigate network drives and basic hardware.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
Company-paid life insurance, disability protection, and catastrophic sick leave.
Access Services covers up to 88% of health premiums; many employees pay less than $150 per month.
Full-time employees earn up to nearly six weeks of paid time off in their first year, including 20 or more PTO days and nine paid holidays; additional time is added with career growth.
401(k) with company match.
Tuition reimbursement and access to college tuition discounts.
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, as well as financial and legal guidance.
Paid training and ongoing professional development.
Opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.