Community Direct Support Professional - Part Time, Evening Hours

The Community Support Professional provides individualized assistance to people with intellectual disabilities and their families in their home and community environments. This position focuses on meeting specific needs as identified by the individual and their family, supporting independence, inclusion, and well-being in everyday life.

The ideal candidate is compassionate, dependable, and flexible, with a strong commitment to providing person-centered care that upholds dignity, respect, and human rights. 

Why you'll love Saint Joseph's Center:

At Saint Joseph’s Center, your work will directly support a mission that changes lives. As a Community Support Professional, you’ll make a meaningful impact by helping individuals and families thrive within their own homes and communities. Through compassionate care, flexibility, and a deep respect for dignity and independence, you’ll empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to live with greater opportunity, inclusion, and connection. Your role is more than a job—it’s a chance to support people in achieving their personal goals and living full, meaningful lives.

What you'll do:

• Help people and their families in their homes or in the community based on their specific needs.
• Be flexible with your schedule to meet the needs of each person and family.
• Drive and go with individuals to community activities when needed.
• Write and turn in notes that describe what activities you did and how they helped the person.
• Follow each person’s support plan and document their progress.
• Keep all required paperwork up to date and organized.
• Keep your car, insurance, and driver’s license information current and on file.
• Help with light cleaning if needed, such as vacuuming, dusting, or doing laundry.
• Be respectful and work well with coworkers, supervisors, and families.

What you'll get:

• Health & Wellness - Access to 24/7 no cost telehealth for you and your family.
• Security and Peace of Mind - Access to our Employee Assistance Program (Bree Health) for counseling, legal, financial, and family support resources.
• Balance That Matters - Company paid premium subscription to the Calm App for you and five family or friends 
• Growth & Future Planning - A 401(K) with company contribution and match, and paid training towards DSP certification to keep you moving forward.   
• Extra Perks - Employee referral bonuses, national and local discounts, and St. Joseph's Center swag.

What's required of you:

• Understanding or willingness to learn person-centered support philosophies.

• Commitment to treating individuals and families with dignity, respect, and privacy.

• Ability to work independently in home settings and collaboratively with families and partner agencies.

• High School Diploma or GED required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.

• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and reliable vehicle required.

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.

• Ability to sit 3–7 hours per day; stand and walk 1–3 hours per day.

• Occasional lifting or moving of items weighing 10–15 pounds.

• Occasional twisting, bending, squatting, or kneeling.

• Ability to drive within a 15-mile radius.

Non-Discrimination Policy

St. Joseph’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including Limited English Proficiency), age , or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, and differences in sex).