What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Active Support LLC?
Part time with potential to turn into full time!
Make a Difference Every Day — Become a Direct Support Professional
Do you have a passion for improving the lives of others? Would you like to build a career that turns that passion into meaningful work? Step into a role where your compassion, creativity, and dedication can truly change lives as a Direct Support Professional.
Here at Active Support LLC, we are committed to supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives in inclusive communities where every person is respected, valued, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Our mission is to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities to live everyday lives filled with dignity, choice, and opportunity. We are committed to fostering independence, inclusion, and personal growth by delivering person-centered supports that reflect the values of respect, self-determination, and community belonging.
Position Description
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides both in-home and community support services in accordance with ODP and 55 Pa. Code Chapter 6100. DSPs play a vital role in empowering individuals to achieve greater independence, actively participate in their communities, and enhance their overall quality of life.
Key responsibilities
- Provide person-centered support.
- Assist with daily living, communication, and community participation.
- Implement habilitation goals and objectives.
- Support access to community resources.
- Complete accurate and timely service notes.
- Ensure documentation reflects services, progress, and responses.
- Maintain compliance with Chapter 6100 and ODP standards.
- Participate in audits and QA activities.
- Ensure health and safety of individuals.
- Follow the Early Incident Management (EIM) requirements.
- Report abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately.
- Implement risk mitigation and emergency responses.
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- No prior experience is required – we provide training!
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Ability to obtain required clearances (Criminal Background, Child Abuse, and FBI fingerprinting, if applicable).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).
- Experience in caregiving, direct support, or a related human services field.
- Familiarity with ODP regulations and Individual Support Plan (ISP) implementation.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification.
Benefits
Flexible scheduling, mileage is reimbursement, Paid Time Off (PTO), paid training, opportunities for advancement.
Active Support LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
Ability to Commute:
- New Castle, PA 16101 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20