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Full-Time Direct Support Professional - Residential Group Home
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Full-time
high school
Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Prescription Coverage, Company-paid Life Insurance, Disability Protection
Posted 2d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Provide high-quality personal care and daily living support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Facilitate community integration and implement Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes to foster independence and dignity.
Requirements
Requires a high school diploma and a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record and a reliable vehicle. One year of direct care experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities is desired.
Full job description
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated full-time Direct Support Professionals to join our Group Home (CLA/6400) team in Allentown, PA Sunday-Thursday. In this role, you will support and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both their homes and the community. Through hands-on care, meaningful daily engagement, and individualized support planning, you will play a critical role in enhancing residents’ quality of life while fostering independence, dignity, and community connection.
Full-time direct support professionals with our Group Homes program work 40 hours/week with a schedule Sunday-Thursday. We currently have 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) positions open.
Key Functions of the Direct Support Professional:
Provide high quality personal care to residents including grooming, health care, dietary needs, emotional and spiritual needs.
Communicate clearly in writing any medical concerns and daily progress regarding residents.
Promote outside activities and community contact for residents.
Perform household and housekeeping duties as required, including shopping, meal planning, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, snow removal, and other necessary tasks as assigned.
Work with clients on Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes.
Ensure familiarity with residents’ backgrounds and, where possible, interactions with residents’ families.
The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
Driving Requirements:
A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience: One (1) year of direct care experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to demonstrate effective use of principles and methods of habilitation.
Demonstrated effective use of behavior management and program planning principles.
Ability to express ideas succinctly through observation and proper documentation.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with others with special needs.
Ability to be compassionate and firm and use different communication styles as needed for verbal and nonverbal individuals.
Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.
Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Stand, sit or run by self, or provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care ensuring individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks. Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP.
Compensation, Schedule, and Benefits:
Full-time direct support professionals with our Group Homes program work 40 hours/week with a schedule Sunday-Thursday. We currently have 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) positions open.
The base rate for this position starts at $17.50/hour with increases (differential rates) for certain shifts. Currently, the differential rate is: $1 extra per hour for the 3PM-11PM Sunday shift. Differential rates are available based on fluctuating needs.
What You’ll Gain at Access Services
When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.
Health & Security: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, disability protection and catastrophic sick leave. Access Services covers up to 88% of health premium with many employees paying less than $150/month.
Time to Recharge: Full-time employees start their first year earning up to nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays), with even more time added as you grow your career with us.
Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
Built into the Job: Mileage & toll reimbursement.
Support Beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:
Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy.
Financial and legal guidance
Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Strengthening communities by unlocking potential in every person we serve.
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1976
Headquarters
Fort Washington, PA
LinkedIn followers
6,351
Every individual we serve is unique and so is our service!
By striving to understand each person and family, we’re able to provide quality, personalized services to help achieve goals and navigate life’s challenges. United behind a shared vision, our diverse team at Access Services has an opportunity to use their talents and skills to impact lives.
Since 1976 Access Services has been serving communities in Eastern Pennsylvania by coming alongside individuals and families. It is our mission to empower and serve individuals and families in need of support through innovative services that improve their ability to live fulfilling lives in the community.
Our five distinct divisions serve 14 counties and equip Access Services to meet a vast array of needs impacting our communities in behavioral health, intellectual disability & autism, children & family services, housing and homelessness, and faith and mental health.
Where We Work:
Berks - Bucks - Carbon - Chester - Delaware - Lehigh - Monroe - Montgomery - Northampton - Pike - Schuylkill Counties
Offices: 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 100, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3234, US · 3975 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020, US · 340 S. Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961, US
Strengthening communities by unlocking potential in every person we serve.
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Founded
1976
Headquarters
Fort Washington, PA
LinkedIn followers
6,351
Every individual we serve is unique and so is our service!
By striving to understand each person and family, we’re able to provide quality, personalized services to help achieve goals and navigate life’s challenges. United behind a shared vision, our diverse team at Access Services has an opportunity to use their talents and skills to impact lives.
Since 1976 Access Services has been serving communities in Eastern Pennsylvania by coming alongside individuals and families. It is our mission to empower and serve individuals and families in need of support through innovative services that improve their ability to live fulfilling lives in the community.
Our five distinct divisions serve 14 counties and equip Access Services to meet a vast array of needs impacting our communities in behavioral health, intellectual disability & autism, children & family services, housing and homelessness, and faith and mental health.
Where We Work:
Berks - Bucks - Carbon - Chester - Delaware - Lehigh - Monroe - Montgomery - Northampton - Pike - Schuylkill Counties
Offices: 500 Office Center Drive, Suite 100, Fort Washington, PA 19034-3234, US · 3975 Township Line Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020, US · 340 S. Liberty Street, Orwigsburg, PA 17961, US