Group Home Direct Support Professional
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 Tuesday-Saturday. 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. We are hiring full-time direct support professionals with our Group Homes program to work 40 hours/week with a schedule of Tuesday-Saturday. We currently have a first shift (7AM-3PM) open.
Requirements
- Background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
- 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.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- One (1) year of direct care experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities desired.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
- Company-paid life insurance
- Disability protection
- Catastrophic sick leave
- Up to 88% of health premium covered
- Nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays) in the first year
- 401(k) with company match
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Access to college tuition discounts
- Mileage & toll reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy, financial and legal guidance
- Paid training
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
