Direct Support Professional
edison home health careSusquehanna, PA
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
APPLY (opens in a new tab)Direct Support Professional
edison home health careSusquehanna, PAJunior L3
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Services for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesHome Health Care ServicesOther Individual and Family Services
APPLY NOW (opens in a new tab)Direct Support Professional (DSP) Join Help at Home as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and make a meaningful difference in your community. You will provide one-on-one support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them live safely, independently, and with dignity in their homes and communities.
Pay and Benefits:
- Competitive pay: $18-$20 per hour
- Experience-based starting pay: Relevant direct support, caregiving, or healthcare experience is considered when determining your starting rate within the posted range$1,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new hires. *Eligibility and payout terms apply
- Flexible scheduling options
- Paid training and career development opportunities
- Health benefits, paid time off, and additional cash bonus opportunities for eligible employees
- Mileage reimbursement for eligible travel
Your exact starting rate may also vary based on the type of support provided, assigned schedule, and work location.
What You'll Do:
As a Direct Support Professional, you will help individuals build daily living skills, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals.
Responsibilities may include:
- Reading, understanding, and following each individual's Individual Support Plan
- Reporting updates, progress, and concerns to the IDD Program Specialist
- Assisting with daily living activities such as cooking, cleaning, grooming, hygiene, and transportation
- Encouraging participation in shopping, social events, appointments, and other community activities
- Supporting individuals as they work toward personal goals and greater independence
- Promoting personal choice, self-advocacy, dignity, and respect
- Accurately documenting services, activities, and progress
- Communicating with team members to provide consistent, high-quality support
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and meet at least one of the following requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of a state-approved training program
- Demonstrated competency and a passing score on the required written competency test
- Candidates must also have:
- The ability to successfully complete required background checks and in-service training
- A valid driver's license
- Reliable transportation with proof of insurance, vehicle registration, and inspection
- The ability to provide safe and respectful support in individuals' homes and communities
- Compassion, reliability, and a commitment to helping others
- Why Help at Home?
- For more than 50 years, Help at Home has provided trusted, person-centered care in local communities. Our Direct Support Professionals help individuals live more independently while building meaningful careers in care.
- Veterans are encouraged to apply. We value the experience, dependability, and skills you bring to our team.
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Level
Junior L3
Salary
$18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Location
Susquehanna, PA
Occupation
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Industry
Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities
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