Direct Support Professional 1:1

Access Services • Harleysville, PA

10d

About The Position

Access Services is seeking caring, patient, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals for full-time and part-time opportunities in the Harleysville, Hatfield, Lansdale, North Wales, and Telford areas. Weekday shift options range from 9AM to 8PM. The role supports adults with developmental disabilities and autism in their homes and communities, helping them live meaningful and fulfilling lives, maintain or increase independence, and pursue their preferred home context. Paid training is provided, and prior experience is not necessary.

Direct Support Professionals provide hands-on care and support with personal care, daily living activities, light housekeeping, and community engagement. They follow each individual's plan of care and approved interventions, provide emotional support and positive reinforcement, and use safe crisis management techniques. The position also involves maintaining case notes and participating in supervision, training, and professional development. Candidates must meet qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks, a physical examination, and a driving history record.

Requirements

• Caring, patient, compassionate, and dependable approach to supporting others.
• Valid US driver’s license held for at least two years, excluding time with a 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.
• Valid auto insurance and proof of being a covered driver on the policy.
• Creative problem-solving and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
• Ability and willingness to provide personal care.
• Knowledge of basic family dynamics.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, families, case managers, and the general public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly to individuals and families, verbally and in clear, precise documentation of outcomes.
• Commitment and sensitivity to the family atmosphere and to resident rights and the individuality of the person served.
• Ability to manage time and work independently within provided guidelines.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms, and technologies.
• Ability to navigate network drives and use and troubleshoot basic hardware.
• Meet qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks, physical examination, and driving history record.
• Able to provide direct care in program sites and the community, including standing, sitting, running, walking, and climbing stairs as needed to provide care and supervision.
• Able to move with and stay with individuals to maintain their safety at near and far distances, including when they struggle to meet expectations.
• Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of the individual’s weight or size.
• Able to perform household and community tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal routines, shopping, and dining out while ensuring safety, direct care, and ISP compliance.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in the region served.
• Provide creative support through a variety of tasks, activities, and community engagement, in individuals’ own homes or family homes.
• Provide support as outlined in each individual’s plan of care, using approved interventions.
• Use safe crisis management techniques and provide emotional support and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain appropriate case notes for individuals served.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.
• Provide personal care, assist with daily living activities, and perform light housekeeping.
• Support individuals in home and community settings while ensuring their safety and compliance with their ISP.

Benefits

• Part-time employees accrue up to 10 days of PTO a year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program and access to college tuition discounts.
• Paid travel time, 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