Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Part-Time – Approximately 25 Hours Per Week
Location: Tyrone, PA and surrounding areas
Pay: 16.25–19.00 per hour, based on experience, plus mileage reimbursement

Focus Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and motivated Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join our team!

We are currently hiring for a part-time position with a primary assignment supporting a young woman in the Tyrone area. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys building meaningful relationships, staying active, and helping others develop independence while participating in activities they enjoy.

The individual receiving support is friendly, outgoing, and social. She enjoys keeping a busy schedule, getting involved in the community, and participating in everyday activities. We are looking for someone who shares that enthusiasm but also understands the importance of providing consistent, reliable support and maintaining established routines.

While this will be your primary assignment, additional opportunities to work with other individuals may be available depending on scheduling needs and your availability.

No previous DSP or caregiving experience is required! We provide paid training and ongoing support to help you succeed in this role.

At Focus Behavioral Health, our DSPs provide individualized support to adults with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). The goal is to help individuals build independence, develop everyday life skills, participate in their communities, and work toward their personal goals.

As a DSP, you will work directly with individuals in their homes and communities, providing hands-on assistance, encouragement, supervision, and guidance based on their individual needs and support plans.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Daily Living Skills: Assisting with everyday routines, including personal hygiene, dressing, meal preparation, cooking, laundry, and household tasks as needed.

• Community Integration: Supporting individuals with community outings, shopping, recreational activities, appointments, and other experiences.

• Independence & Skill Development: Teaching and encouraging practical life skills that promote greater independence and confidence.

• Socialization & Communication: Encouraging positive social interactions, communication, relationships, and participation in preferred activities.

• Individualized Support: Following each individual's Individual Support Plan (ISP), goals, preferences, and established routines.

• Health & Safety: Maintaining a safe environment, recognizing potential concerns, and following all applicable health and safety procedures.

• Documentation: Completing accurate service notes and required documentation in a timely manner.

• Professional Relationships: Building positive, respectful relationships while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.

• Advocacy & Choice: Encouraging individuals to express their preferences, make decisions, and exercise their rights.

Your primary assignment will involve supporting a young woman who enjoys socializing, staying active, and having a full schedule of activities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys getting out into the community and participating in activities.

• Has a friendly, positive, and outgoing personality.

• Is dependable and understands the importance of consistent staffing.

• Can provide structure and routine while remaining flexible throughout the day.

• Is comfortable working one-on-one and taking initiative.

• Enjoys helping someone explore interests, build skills, and maintain an active lifestyle.

Reliability and consistency are especially important for this position. Building a trusting relationship and maintaining a dependable schedule will be essential to providing quality support.

You may be a great fit if you are:

• At least 18 years old.

• Compassionate, patient, and respectful toward others.

• Dependable, punctual, and responsible.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

• An effective communicator with good problem-solving skills.

• Willing to learn and follow individualized support plans.

• Interested in working with adults with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.

Previous experience as a DSP, caregiver, home health aide, personal care assistant, or in healthcare, education, psychology, or human services is a plus. However, we are happy to train the right candidate!