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Home-Based Direct Support Professional (DSP) Various Hours Available
Serving Clients in Lackawanna County, PA and Surrounding Areas
$1,000 Signing Bonus | $17.00$20.00/HR
Abound Health is hiring compassionate, reliable Home-Based Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) throughout Lackawanna County, including Scranton, Dunmore, Carbondale, Clarks Summit, Dickson City, Old Forge, Moosic, Archbald, Jessup, and Taylor.
Full and part-time hours available.
About the Role
As a DSP, you will provide one-on-one support in clients homes and communities. Your work helps individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, dependable, and passionate about helping others.
Key Responsibilities
Support behavioral, social, and vocational skill development
Assist with recreational and community activities
Follow treatment plans and document progress
Provide companionship and respite care
Submit documentation and payroll on time
Participate in ongoing training
Assist with personal care needs as required
Work independently in home and community settings
What Were Looking For
Genuine interest in supporting individuals with I/DD
Ability to work independently and responsibly
Valid drivers license and active car insurance
Comfortable supporting individuals with varying personal-care and behavioral-support needs
At least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass background checks
Physical ability to assist with lifting or transfers if needed
Compensation
$17.00$20.00 per hour
$1,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates
Schedule
Various hours with flexible scheduling
Morning, afternoon, or evening shifts available
Experience
One year of caregiving experience preferred (not requiredtraining provided)
Benefits
Weekly pay
Flexible scheduling
Paid onboarding
Competitive wages
Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) available based on hours worked
Signing Bonus Details
$333 after 90 days (minimum 20 hours/week)
$333 after 6 months (minimum 20 hours/week)
$334 after 1 year (minimum 20 hours/week)
Bonus not available for Residential Services or Relative as Provider (RAP) hires. Applicants must not have worked for Abound Health or its affiliates within the past 18 months.
If youre looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, Abound Health is the place to be.
Apply today or contact us at: recruitingteam@aboundhealth.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Salary : $17 - $20