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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Abraxas Youth & Family Services
Verona, PA Part Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/5/2026
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Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Gibsonia, Penn Hills and Verona areas

PRN / Short Hour

$19/hr

DailyPay Available

Looking for More Than Just a Job?

At Resources for Human Development, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We're seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We're looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you're beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No Experience Required For Many Positions. Paid Training Provided.

About Resources for Human Development

For more than 50 years, Resources for Human Development has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Mainstay Western PA is a supervised community-based residential program serving adults with developmental disabilities and problematic sexual behaviors. The program promotes community and personal safety, accountability, competence, least restrictive alternatives, normalization, due process, and personal growth through individualized, person-centered supports.

Why Join Our Team?Competitive Pay & Benefits

  • $19/hr
  • DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

  • Paid Training Programs
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Certification Opportunities
  • Leadership Development Programs
  • Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

  • Make a Difference Every Day
  • Support Individuals and Families
  • Build Meaningful Relationships
  • Strengthen Communities
  • Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You'll Do

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will:

  • Support individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses in daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and household management.
  • Foster positive and respectful relationships while promoting independence, self-determination, and personal choice.
  • Assist individuals in developing life skills and participating in social, recreational, and community activities.
  • Provide emotional support, encouragement, and companionship while helping individuals achieve personal goals.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively with individuals, families, and team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality support.

Who We're Looking For

You may be a great fit if you are:

✔ Compassionate

✔ Dependable

✔ Patient

✔ Team-Oriented

✔ Service-Focused

✔ Professional

✔ Positive

✔ Committed to Helping Others

QualificationsRequired:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Compassionate and patient demeanor with a genuine desire to help others
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation (if required for the position)
  • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
  • Ability to successfully complete all onboarding requirements, including criminal background and driver's record checks

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in direct support, caregiving, or a related field
  • Additional education in human services, psychology, social work, nursing, education, or a related field

Schedule

  • PRN / Short Hour
  • Work opportunities available at multiple locations throughout the service area
  • Typical shifts include 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM, and Awake Overnight 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
  • PRN employees are required to work a minimum of one 8-hour shift per pay period

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, and assist individuals as needed
  • Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Apply Today

Some jobs pay the bills. Some jobs build careers. This job changes lives.

If you're looking for meaningful work where your compassion, dedication, and hard work make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply today.

Join our team and become the reason someone has a better day.

About Our Organization

Resources for Human Development is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.

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