Community Direct Support Professional, Orwigsburg Area
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Healthcare
Mental Health, Community Health
Location: New Ringgold
Home and Community Direct Support Professional, Orwigsburg Area
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Access Services is seeking caring and patient DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) to join our In Home Supports team with part‑time schedules available in Orwigsburg, New Ringgold, and Schuylkill Haven areas!
As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who desire to continue living in a home environment for as long as possible. Your daily actions will enable each individual to flourish in their desired home context, maintain or increase their independence, and live their best lives. Your goal is to provide the highest quality care for each individual.
Paid training is provided by Access Services, so no experience is necessary.
- Assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities in the region where you serve. Provide creative support through a variety of tasks, activities and/or community engagement. May provide direct services to individuals in their own homes or in their natural family homes.
- Provide supports as outlined in the individual's plan of care utilizing approved interventions, including safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
- Maintain appropriate case notes for the individuals served.
- Engage in supervision, training, and professional development.
Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.
- A high school diploma or GED.
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.
- At least two years of U.S. driver's license experience (not including time with a permit).
- Must be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.
- Hourly rate starts at $17/hour, with increases based on education and experience.
- Schedules are built around your availability and based on client needs.
- 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.
- Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances.
- 401k match, tuition reimbursement, and college tuition discounts.
- 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.
We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, career growth and a team that truly cares about the work they do, the people they support and their team members.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Part‑time
Job function: Other
Industries: Individual and Family Services
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