Direct Support Professional (DSP)-Full-Time

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Adult Neurorehabilitation

Location: Malvern and/or West Chester, PA

Company: ReMed, A Collage Rehabilitation Partner

Employment Type: Full-Time

Ready to make a meaningful impact? Join a dynamic organization that provides exceptional neurological rehabilitation to adults with brain injuries.

For over 35 years, Collage Rehabilitation Partners has partnered with patients, families, and funders across the country to move lives forward. Known by our trusted names across the country—Learning Services, ReMed, Tree of Life, Collage Home & Community Rehabilitation Partners, and Collage Nursing & Homecare Partners—we are one unified company on a single mission: delivering specialized, expert neurorehabilitation from inpatient facilities to home-based care. Same exceptional care, same dedicated teams—fully connected.

Step into a career and join a team whose mission is to move lives forward every day!!

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, dedicated, and proactive Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team. In this role, you will play a vital part in implementing rehabilitation strategies and providing guidance, support, and encouragement to individuals working toward personal independence.

From assisting with daily living activities to supporting vocational and recreational pursuits, you will empower clients to build confidence, achieve their personalized goals, and thrive in a safe, home-like environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Client Support & Rehabilitation

• Promote Independence: Assist, guide, and encourage clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), community living skills, and personalized rehabilitation goals.
• Health & Wellness: Assist with medication administration as assigned, monitor nutrition plans, and prepare well-balanced meals daily.
• Proactive Behavioral Support: Support clients through challenging situations (e.g., refusal of activities or medications) and implement behavior management plans while maintaining professional boundaries and mutual trust.
• Observation & Advocacy: Identify changes in clients' behavioral, emotional, cognitive, or physical conditions and alert the treatment team to ensure timely care.
• Transportation & Community Outings: Safely transport and accompany clients to medical appointments, group outings, errands, and recreational activities.

Operations & Documentation

• Compliance & Record Keeping: Accurately complete required shift documentation—including daily data sheets, goal sheets, vital/seizure flow sheets, supervision checklists, and incident reports—in compliance with CARF, state, and federal standards.
• Environment & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming living environment for residents in alignment with licensing requirements.
• Team Communication: Participate in shift hand-offs, review operational communications (emails, meeting minutes, rounds summaries), and collaborate effectively with family members, care teams, and leadership.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Proof of a high school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Driving Requirements: Valid driver’s license with a record of responsible driving. Must have the ability to travel and/or operate a vehicle for up to 20% of the time spent working in this position.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50lbs. 

Benefits & Compensation

• Healthcare: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Retirement & Security: 401(k) plan and short/long-term disability options.
• Professional Growth: Tuition Assistance programs, continuing education support and CNA & CNA II Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Incentives: Employee Referral Bonus program.

Collage Rehabilitation Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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