Group Home Direct Support Professional

Access Services • Bethlehem, PA

125d • $17

About The Position

We are currently seeking creative and caring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our CLA (community living arrangement) group home teams. We have part time positions available in Allentown and Bethlehem, PA. The current openings are: 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift. As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who live in our Lehigh Valley group homes. Our person-centered staff work with the individuals’ personal goals and help those individuals maintain or increase their level of independence and live their best lives. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone to begin a new career in the human services field. At Access Services, you will work alongside staff who truly care about each other and the people they serve!

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience as a direct support professional is preferred, but not required.
• A valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.
• A U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (not including time with a permit).
• Must be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.
• Ability to drive both your personal vehicle and a company-provided vehicle during work hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities by providing creative support through a variety of tasks, activities and/or community engagement.
• Provide direct services to individuals in their homes and in the community.
• Provide personal care to individuals.
• Provide the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.

Benefits

• Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonuses
• Ongoing Training
• Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts
• Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k match (if working 20 hours or more)
• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances, 401k match, Tuition Reimbursement and college tuition discounts (if working 30+ hours per week)
• 20 Days Paid Time Off plus additional time with continued service. Paid Holiday Time. Catastrophic Sick Leave (CSL)
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees