Part-Time Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Home & Community Supports (HCS)
Pay: $18/hour + Shift Differentials + $1,000 Sign-on Bonus
Schedule: Part-time, weekdays & evenings preferred
Location: State College & Bellefonte, PA
Schedule & Pay
- Starting pay: $17/hour
- Additional $1/hour shift differentials available
- $600 sign-on/stay-on bonus, divided into quarterly payments
- Full-time and part-time positions available
- Flexible scheduling (days, evenings, weekends)
- Paid Training!
- Overtime opportunities
Required Qualifications
- Must be 18 years or older
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Valid driver's license required (ability to transport individuals)
- Ability to obtain required TB test and physical (per ODP regulations)
- Ability to work a flexible schedule
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and assist with physical supports (lifting, bending, standing, etc.)
- Strong communication skills and ability to work independently
Preferred (not required):
- Experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A)
- Experience in direct care, caregiving, behavioral health, or healthcare
Make a Difference-Right Where It Matters Most
This role is ideal for someone who wants meaningful, relationship-driven work while helping others live independently and stay connected to their community.
What You'll Do
As a DSP in our HCS program, you will:
Support individuals in their homes and community settings
Assist with daily life skills (cooking, hygiene, routines)
- Build trusting, respectful relationship
Transportation & Driving Expectations
This role may include transporting individuals in the community. DSPs in our HCS program:
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Receive mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
- Use their personal vehicle to transport individuals to activities, appointments, and outings
Questions? Text Mo at (814) 810-7031
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