Direct Support Professional – DSP

Community Services Group - CSG

Direct Support Professional supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in community and residential settings. Helping promote independence and well-being.

Posted 7/1/2026part-timeLock Haven • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $21 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relationships where those we support live, work, or in a community setting, in order to promote and ensure their emotional, physical and personal well-being.
Assist adults in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, and other skills in appropriate settings.
Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests utilizing community resources to promote community integration, independence, and Interdependence.
Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
Completes all required documentation including electronic health record in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.
Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follow health care recommendations including individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended.
Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

18 years of age or older.
Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
Extensive Paid Training
Career Development Opportunities
Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
Family Medical and Parental Leave
Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life Insurance
Wellness Opportunities
Tuition Assistance
Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Life Skills TrainingMedication AdministrationDocumentationEmergency ManagementHealth Care Coordination

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingGuidance and InstructionCollaborationCommunicationRole Modeling