Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Clarvida is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide compassionate, hands-on care to individuals in residential programs in Milton, Pennsylvania. The role empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently and participate in their communities. It requires reliability, empathy, and a commitment to service. The DSP provides daily care and supervision in a residential setting, supports individuals with daily tasks and routines, and monitors their health, safety, and well-being. The role also involves encouraging social and community participation, maintaining accurate documentation, helping train and onboard new team members, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams while reporting concerns to the Program Specialist. The position is full-time and pays $16 per hour. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Benefits may vary by state or county.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in direct care or behavioral health services.
- Familiarity with intellectual and developmental disability (I/DD) populations and residential care settings.
Responsibilities
- Provide daily care and supervision in a residential setting.
- Support individuals in achieving independence with daily tasks and routines.
- Encourage participation in social and community activities.
- Monitor individuals’ health, safety, and well-being.
- Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations and agency policies.
- Assist with training and onboarding new team members.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and report concerns to the Program Specialist.
Benefits
- Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
- Separate sick leave that rolls over annually.
- Up to 10 paid holidays, based on location.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- DailyPay access to receive earnings before payday.
- Training, development, and continuing education units (CEUs) for licensure.
- 401(k) plan.
- Free licensure supervision.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Pet insurance.
- Discounts through Perks @ Clarvida.
- Mileage reimbursement and cellphone stipend.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
