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Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Rebersburg, PA & Surrounding Areas
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $19.50–$25/hr
Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment
Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support a female individual residing in Rebersburg, PA who is diagnosed with Autism. She enjoys being active in the community, participating in social outings, and engaging in meaningful activities. This role focuses on building independence, supporting emotional regulation, and helping her strengthen daily living skills.
The ideal DSP will have strong experience with behavioral support and medication management, as the individual experiences aggression at times and carries an EpiPen due to acute medical conditions.
Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.
What You’ll Do
As a DSP, you will provide hands-on and community-based support that helps the individual build confidence, independence, and healthy routines. Responsibilities include:
- Support daily living skills and emotional regulation
- Assist with money management and building a sense of responsibility
- Encourage community engagement, social outings, and recreational activities
- Provide behavioral support during moments of aggression
- Ensure safety and monitor medical needs, including EpiPen awareness
- Support healthy decision-making and structured routines
- Communicate with Abound team members and family as needed
- Complete documentation and participate in ongoing training
Schedule Details
This referral requires 2 days per week of In-Home & Community Support (IHCS):
Tuesdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Comprehensive Benefits
- Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
- Weekly pay
- Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
- Paid onboarding & training
- Opportunities for advancement & career growth
- Scholarship Program
- Invitations to company events & DSP community activities
- Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
- Experience with behavioral support required
- Experience with medication management required
- Ability to support emotional regulation and community-based activities
Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required — we provide paid training and support.
Pay
Starting Pay: $19.50–$25 per hour
(Compensation varies based on experience and service type)
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 : $20 - $25