Group Home Direct Support Professional

We are currently seeking creative and caring Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our CLA (community living arrangement) group home teams. We have part time positions available in Allentown and Bethlehem, PA.

The current openings are:

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift

See below for more details!

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who live in our Lehigh Valley group homes . Our person-centered staff work with the individuals’ personal goals and help those individuals maintain or increase their level of independence and live their best lives.

The role is an excellent opportunity for someone to begin a new career in the human services field. At Access Services, you will work alongside staff who truly care about each other and the people they serve!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities by providing creative support through a variety of tasks, activities and/or community engagement.
• Provide direct services to individuals in their homes and in the community.
• Provide personal care to individuals.
• Provide the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.

Requirements

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.

Education:  High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 

Experience:  One (1) year of direct care experience in the field of intellectual/developmental disabilities desired.

Driving: 

• Have access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.

• Have had a valid U.S. driver’s license for the last two years (not including time with a permit).
• Be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.

This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency-owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employee is expected to always drive in a safe manner, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the Agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment. There may be limited exceptions, which should be identified and worked through with the supervisor. 

Schedule:

Current shifts available:

• 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift
• All staff are required to work four weekend shifts per month.

Let’s discuss a schedule that works for YOU!

Benefits

Compensation:

The base rate for this position starts at $17.50/hour with increases (differential rates) for certain shifts.

Currently, the differential rates are:

-Saturday-Sunday $1 extra per hour for the 3PM-11PM and 11PM-7AM shifts

Differential rates are available for overnight shifts based on fluctuating needs. The differential rate can be discussed at the interview.

All employees receive the following benefits:

• Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonuses
• Ongoing Training

• Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts

If working 20 hours or more, benefits also include:

• Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k match.

If working 30+ hours per week, benefits also include:

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances
• 401k match, Tuition Reimbursement and college tuition discounts
• 20 Days Paid Time Off plus additional time with continued service. Paid Holiday Time. Catastrophic Sick Leave (CSL)
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.