Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional - DSP

Position at Clarvida - Pennsylvania

Location: Pottsville, Pennsylvania Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $16 per hour

About the Role We're hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, hands-on care to individuals in our residential programs across Pennsylvania. As a DSP, you'll empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently and thrive within their communities. This is a direct care role that requires reliability, empathy, and a heart for service.

Responsibilities

Provide daily care and supervision in a residential setting

Support individuals in achieving independence with daily tasks and routines

Encourage participation in social and community activities

Monitor health, safety, and well-being of individuals

Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations and agency policies

Assist with training and onboarding of new team members

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and report concerns to the Program Specialist

Required Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Pennsylvania driver's license with a clean driving record

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in direct care or behavioral health services

Familiarity with I/DD populations and residential care settings

Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

Paid vacation days that increase with tenure

Separate sick leave that rolls over annually

Up to 10 paid holidays (based on location)

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options

DailyPay access – receive earnings before payday

Training, development, and CEUs for licensure

All Employees:

401(k) plan

Free licensure supervision

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance

Discounts through Perks @ Clarvida

Mileage reimbursement and cellphone stipend *Benefits may vary by state or county

Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Fraud Alert Clarvida never charges fees to apply and does not conduct interviews via messaging apps. Official communication will come from @ clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn profiles.