Direct Support Professional (DSP/SSP)Part-Time | Days, Evenings & Weekends | Mount Joy, PAMake a Difference Every Day
Are you compassionate, dependable, and experienced in supporting individuals with disabilities? We are seeking a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP/SSP) to provide one-on-one support to a young woman with cerebral palsy and intellectual disabilities in her home and community.
This is a rewarding opportunity to build a meaningful relationship while helping an individual live a safe, fulfilling, and independent life. If you enjoy making a genuine difference and value consistency, professionalism, and person-centered support, we encourage you to apply.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Paid training and orientation
- Flexible part-time scheduling
- Supportive and respectful work environment
- Consistent one-on-one support role
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone's daily life
- Ongoing training and support provided
What You'll Do
As a DSP/SSP, you will:
- Provide hands-on personal care and support with daily healthcare routines
- Assist with safe transfers, including chair-to-mat and bathtub transfers
- Utilize mechanical lift equipment to ensure safety (training provided)
- Support communication using a tablet-based communication system
- Encourage independence and participation in home and community activities
- Assist with daily living skills and personal goals
- Follow individualized support plans using instruction, modeling, physical assistance, and positive reinforcement
- Monitor health, safety, and well-being during shifts
- Adapt calmly and effectively to changing support needs
Required Qualifications
- Ability to safely perform physical transfers and assist with lifting requirements up to 155 pounds
- Strong reliability, patience, and professional judgment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow detailed care plans and support instructions
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to successfully pass required background checks
- Reliable transportation and residence within reasonable driving distance of Mount Joy, PA
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who is:
No experience is required.
- Dependable and committed to maintaining a consistent schedule
- Comfortable providing hands-on personal care
- Attentive to non-verbal communication and changing needs
- Patient, compassionate, and respectful
- Calm under pressure and adaptable in different situations
- Interested in building long-term, meaningful support relationships
- Passionate about helping individuals achieve greater independence and community involvement
Schedule Requirements (Please Read Carefully)
All new staff begin training on the 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM shift.
Available Shifts
- Day Shift: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Evening Shift: 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
- Applicants must be flexible with scheduling. To ensure adaquete coverage and support, no fixed schedule is availible
Hours
- Part-time position
- Approximately 15-20 hours per week
- Additional hours may occasionally be available
- No full-time hours available
Availability Requirements
- Must be available for required orientation and training shifts. Training shifts are evening 4pm to 9pm
- Must be able to work at least one weekend day per month
Apply Today
If you are an experienced caregiver, DSP, SSP, CNA, home health aide, paraprofessional, or human services professional who enjoys helping others live meaningful and independent lives, we would love to hear from you.
Join a team where your reliability, compassion, and skills truly make a difference.
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do yuu have experience working with persons with physical and intellectual disabilities?
Experience:
- working with persons with disabilities: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Mount Joy, PA 17552 (Required)
Work Location: In person
