Older Adult Day Program Direct Support Professional

Access Services • Hatfield, PA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Access Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional for its Senior Adult Day Program in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The role supports older adults with developmental disabilities and autism through person-centered care that promotes their personal goals, independence, meaningful purpose, and quality of life. Staff implement each participant’s Individual Support Plan (ISP), provide personal care as needed, support daily living and community participation, and maintain required service notes and documentation.

The position involves working primarily in community settings and day program environments. Employees may encounter varying noise levels and temperatures and occasional unpredictable behaviors. The role requires travel during the workday using a personal or agency vehicle, and the employee must meet the agency’s driving eligibility standards and pass substance abuse screening. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., starting at $17 per hour, with adjustments based on education and experience.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license held for at least two years, excluding time held with a permit.
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years, including DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents during that period.
• Reliable vehicle available during work hours with valid registration and inspection stickers, and valid auto insurance with proof of coverage as a driver on the policy.
• Meet qualifying and ongoing employment criteria, including background checks, physical examination, driving history review, and agency motor vehicle policy requirements.
• Successfully pass the Agency’s substance abuse screening when required during employment.
• Ability to teach basic daily living skills and provide personal care as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families, peers, supports coordinators, and the public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion when applying and interpreting laws, rules, and policies governing Access Services programs.
• Ability to communicate ideas succinctly, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in groups and adapt to different assigned work environments.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude and prioritize the needs of others.
• Commitment to individual rights and the individuality of people served.
• Proficiency in or ability to learn workplace applications and technologies, including Outlook, the company intranet, time and attendance systems, and electronic healthcare records.
• Ability to navigate network drives and perform basic hardware use and troubleshooting.
• 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 individuals in manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and ramps.
• Ability to assist individuals in and out of vehicles and secure them in wheelchair vans using appropriate adaptive equipment and safety restraints.
• Sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor safety, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to needs or emergencies.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Implement each individual participant’s Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Record daily service notes and other documentation as assigned by the Program Specialist or Team Lead.
• Help provide high-quality care and assist individuals in meeting their needs.
• Establish a secure, positive environment that supports individuals’ needs, self-expression, and valued outcomes.
• Help facilitate individuals’ inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.
• Promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and community opportunities.
• Teach basic daily living skills and provide personal care as needed.
• Travel during the workday and accompany or transport individuals to community activities, using a personal or agency vehicle as appropriate.
• Safely assist individuals with mobility, transfers, vehicle access, wheelchair use, and daily living activities.

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 start their first year earning up to nearly six weeks of paid time off, including 20 or more PTO days and nine paid holidays, with additional time as their career grows.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and access to college tuition discounts.
• Mileage and toll reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program with 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, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across roles and programs.
• First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP certifications are provided and paid for by Access Services within six months of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED