Direct Support Professional

Position Summary:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care, supervision, and guidance to children aged 6–18 in a structured, trauma-informed group home setting. DSPs support youth in developing life skills, emotional regulation, and positive behavior, while ensuring safety and consistency in the daily environment.

Morning Shift: 7am-3pm Monday-Friday

• Full-time schedules available
• Alternating weekend rotation required

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide 24/7 supervision, including overnight shifts as scheduled
• Implement daily routines including meals, hygiene, chores, recreational activities, and bedtime
• Engage children in life skills training and teach appropriate social behavior
• Model and encourage positive behavior using de-escalation and trauma-informed approaches
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation (daily logs, incident reports, behavior tracking, etc.)
• Transport residents to school, appointments, and outings as needed
• Administer and document medication as prescribed (after training/certification)
• Participate in team meetings and ongoing training requirements
• Report all concerns to House Manager or Director promptly
• Ensure a clean, safe, and organized home environment
• Support the implementation of behavioral incentive and budgeting programs

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 21
• High school diploma or GED required; Associate’s or higher preferred
• Experience working with children/adolescents in a residential or similar setting preferred
• Valid PA driver’s license and clean driving record
• Must pass all required background checks and clearances
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight shifts
• 80% — Daily Supervision of Residents
• Monitor, guide, and support residents through their daily routines
• Supervise personal hygiene, meals, chores, and bedtime
• Ensure safety, enforce house rules, and implement behavior plans
• 10% — Case Management Support
• Assist with collecting behavioral and progress notes
• Document daily activities and submit incident reports
• Provide input during team meetings about residents' progress
• 5% — Supervising Staff (Peer-Level)
• Act as lead DSP during shift when assigned
• Offer onboarding support to new DSPs
• Help maintain smooth shift transitions and house continuity
• 5% — Supporting Staff
• Participate in team meetings
• Communicate issues or concerns to management promptly

Collaborate with other staff for consistency in care

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.50 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid orientation
• Paid training

Work Location: In person