Direct Support Professional

Description

Direct Support Professionals Needed!

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are essential members of the Dayspring Homes team, providing care and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a Christian environment rooted in dignity, respect, and compassion. DSPs assist individuals with daily living activities, skill development, and community participation, promoting independence, safety, and quality of life. This role ensures each person served is supported in a way that honors their choices and fosters inclusion in all aspects of home and community life. 

No Experience? No Problem! We offer fully paid training to empower you at Dayspring and enhance your skills and resume!

Full-time and part-time availabilities (see below for further details)!

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care and supervision in alignment with Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Behavior Support Plans (BSPs).*
• Assist with personal care: feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, hygiene.*
• Prepare and serve meals consistent with dietary guidelines, allergies, and individual preferences; complete required food safety tasks.*
• Promote individual rights, informed choice, and inclusion within the community.*
• Support participation in recreational, social, spiritual, vocational, and community activities; provide transportation as assigned.*
• Administer medications and health-related tasks per training, physician orders, and agency policy; complete medication documentation accurately.*
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized living environment; perform household chores and laundry.*
• Accurately document services, daily notes, incidents, medication administration, behaviors, money management, and community activities.*
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals, team members, families/guardians, healthcare providers, and outside partners.*
• Promote self-advocacy, informed choice, and skill development; reinforce goals and teach strategies that enhance independence.*
• Implement approved behavior strategies; use prevention, redirection, and reinforcement; respond promptly and appropriately to crises.*
• Follow emergency procedures (medical, behavioral, environmental); report incidents within required timeframes.*
• Maintain confidentiality and protect individual rights and privacy at all times.*
• Comply with all agency policies, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations (e.g., medication administration, incident management, health and safety).*
• Attend required orientation, in-service trainings, drills, and staff meetings; maintain all credentials in good standing.*
• Operate agency or personal vehicles safely, including wheelchair securement, when assigned driving duties.*
• Foster a respectful, inclusive home culture that reflects Dayspring’s mission.
• Consistently demonstrate reliability, ethical behavior, confidentiality, and adherence to agency standards.
• Maintain vigilance in health, safety, and emergency procedures; apply proper lifting, infection control, and medication administration protocols.
• Balance multiple responsibilities efficiently; follow schedules and meet documentation timelines.
• Adjust to changing needs, priorities, and individual behaviors while maintaining composure and professionalism.
• Assess situations calmly, identify options, and make sound decisions consistent with policy and training.
• Assist with household shopping, restocking, and appointment coordination.
• Use agency technology to complete documentation and communication.
• Perform other related duties as assigned consistent with role and training.

*denotes essential job functions 

Remember to Have Fun!

Full-Time 2nd Shift Schedule: Available at our Augusta (19608), Gregg (19607), and Hazel (19611) locations!

Schedule: Alternating Weekly Schedule

Week 1: = 40 hours

Friday: 10 am - 10 pm

Saturday + Sunday: 8 am  - 10 pm

Week 2: = 40 hours 

Monday - Thursday: 1 pm - 11 pm

Part-Time Schedules: Available at all of our locations!

1. Saturday + Sunday: 9 am - 9 pm = 24 hours per week

2. Monday: 4 pm - 10 pm + Tuesday - Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm = 26 hours per week

3. Monday - Friday: 4 pm - 9 pm = 25 hours per week

4. Part-Time On-Call: Candidate chooses the days and times they'd like to work = (hours vary week by week)

Pay: $16-17 per hour

Benefits available!

Requirements

 Minimum requirements for employment include but are not limited to:

• High School Diploma or GED*
• Current and valid Pennsylvania Driver's License*
• Proof of age (minimum 21 years of age)*
• Clean Pennsylvania criminal check*
• Clean FBI background check*
• Proof of Exclusions*
• Ability to pass a urine drug screen, physical examination, and PPD/TB testing during pre-placement and periodic fitness-for-duty exams and drug screens according to policy.*
• Good expressive and receptive communication skills, both oral and written in English*
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team*
• Ability to work the schedule as outlined*
• Reliable and professional*
• Ability to obtain and maintain agency-required credentials (e.g., CPR/First Aid/AED/BBP, medication administration, crisis intervention, incident management).*
• Experience in working with people with developmental disabilities - preferred