Direct Support Professional, DSP

Community Services Group - CSG

Direct Support Professional helping adults with disabilities achieve emotional, physical, and personal well-being. Develop life skills and support independence in community settings.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeYork • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $21 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates the ability to develop supportive relationships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and well-being through guidance and life skills development. Proficient in facilitating community engagement and respecting the dignity and rights of individuals served.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Life Skills DevelopmentCommunity EngagementSupport and GuidanceValid Driver's LicenseFlexible Hours

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Hard Skills

CookingHousekeepingMoney ManagementPersonal HygieneInteraction Skills

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationSensitivityRole Modeling

Tools & Technologies

Passenger Vans

Industry Keywords

Intellectual DisabilityDevelopmental DisabilityCivil RightsHuman Rights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop relationships with adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, in order to promote their emotional, physical and personal well-being.
Assist individuals 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, etc.
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.
Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.

Requirements

What you’ll need

18 or older.
Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.
Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport individuals in personal or CSG vehicles, including passenger vans.
Willingness and ability to work in and travel to an identified group of community homes.
Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

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