Direct Support ProfessionalCaregiver Ebensburg, PA

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver Ebensburg PA & Surrounding Areas

Direct Support Professional (DSP) $17-$25/hr $1000 Signing Bonus

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). As a DSP you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) community participation and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. 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.

About the Individual

This position supports an adult individual residing in a licensed residential setting who benefits from structure consistency and strong community connections. The individual communicates verbally enjoys socializing with others and thrives when provided with encouragement emotional support and predictable routines.

The individual enjoys a wide variety of hobbies and interests including:

• Basketball and football
• Bowling and bowling leagues
• Fishing
• Video games
• Drawing flags
• History and movies
• Shopping
• Walks and community outings
• Special events and recreational activities

The individual has a history of Autism Spectrum Disorder schizophrenia depression mood disorder seizure disorder and other medical conditions that require ongoing support and supervision. A successful DSP will be patient dependable attentive to health and safety needs and comfortable providing behavioral support when necessary.

What Youll 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 somebodys 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
• Provide verbal prompting and support with personal care and daily routines
• Assist with medication administration as trained and authorized
• Support individuals in community participation employment and social activities
• Provide community safety supervision and transportation support as needed
• Assist with financial management budgeting and money-handling skills
• 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
• Provide behavioral support and emotional encouragement
• 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

Comprehensive Benefits

• 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

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid drivers 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
• Ability to assist with medication administration after training
• Ability to provide supervision and support in community settings
• Strong communication teamwork and problem-solving skills
• Lifting may be required depending on client needs

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required we provide paid training and support.

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $17-$25/hour

$1000 Signing Bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20 hours per week.

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.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority