Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional - DSP

Position at Clarvida - Pennsylvania

Job Title: Direct Support Professional - DSP Location: Pennsylvania Employment Type: Full-time Salary: $16

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

Work Location Residential program or intermediate care facility, Pennsylvania

Employment Type Full-time

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.