Direct Support Professional 1:1

Access Services • North Wales, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Access Services is hiring caring, patient, and compassionate Direct Support Professionals to support adults with developmental disabilities and autism in the Harleysville, Hatfield, Lansdale, North Wales, and Telford areas. The role provides hands-on support in individuals’ homes, family homes, and the community to help them live meaningful and fulfilling lives, maintain or increase independence, and flourish in their desired home context. Duties may include personal care, assistance with daily living activities, light housekeeping, and community engagement. Paid training is provided, and no prior experience is necessary. Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, with weekday shifts ranging from 9 AM to 8 PM. The starting hourly rate is $17, with increases based on education and experience.

Requirements

• Must meet qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks, a physical examination, and a driving history record.
• 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 and willingness to provide personal care.
• Knowledge of basic family dynamics.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with individuals, families, case managers, and the general public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly to individuals and families, verbally communicate ideas, and document clear and precise 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.
• Ability to provide direct care and supervision in program sites and the community, including standing, sitting, running, walking, climbing stairs, staying with individuals to maintain their safety, and assisting an individual who has fallen regardless of weight or size.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities through creative support, activities, tasks, and community engagement.
• Provide direct services in individuals’ own homes or natural family homes.
• Follow each individual’s plan of care and use approved interventions, including safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain appropriate case notes for individuals served.
• Participate in supervision, training, and professional development.
• Provide personal care and assist with daily living activities and light housekeeping.
• Complete household and community tasks such as laundry, cleaning, meal routines, shopping, or dining out while ensuring the individual’s safety and compliance with the ISP.

Benefits

• Part-time employees accrue up to 10 days of PTO per year.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• 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, as well as 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