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Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $19.50–$25/hr
Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment
Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). We are preparing to support a young woman in the New Tripoli, PA area who has both complex medical and behavioral needs. This is a rural location, and the ideal candidates will be younger, outgoing females with experience supporting individuals with behavioral and complex medical needs.
We are looking for either one full-time DSP to cover all five days or two part-time DSPs to split the Monday–Friday schedule. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you.
Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.
What You’ll Do
As a DSP, you will provide hands-on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience – you will genuinely make a difference in somebody’s life. Responsibilities will include:
- Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
- Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
- Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
- Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
- Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
- Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
- Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
- Complete documentation and maintain schedules
- Complete ongoing training and professional development
- Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (6 hours per day)
- One full-time DSP covering all 5 days
- OR two part-time DSPs (one covering 2 days, the other covering 3 days)
- Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
- Weekly pay
- Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
- Paid onboarding & training
- Opportunities for advancement & career growth
- Scholarship Program
- Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
- Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver’s license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
- Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
- Lifting may be required, depending on client needs
- Experience with behavioral and complex medical needs strongly preferred
Pay
Starting Pay: $19.50–$25.00/hour
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
