What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services?
Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!
NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!
Summary
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)
CCRES PERKS:
About CCRES
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.
Mission Statement
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
(Created 10/17/25)
(Updated 10/31/25 KR)
NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!
Summary
- The Direct Support Professional / DSP position starts at $18 per hour and progresses to $20 per hour
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
- Location: Achieve program, 150 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 430, Downingtown, PA 19335
- 11 paid holidays
- 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year
- Periodic retention bonus
- Provide 1:1 - 1:6 ratio services in adult day program and community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.
- Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, therapeutic activities, personal adjustment and recreation.
- Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual’s Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.
- Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.
- Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual’s community with the ultimate goal of employment.
- Perform other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license preferred
- Physical ability to safely lift 50 pounds
(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)
- PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
- PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
- PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (Use DHS Code: 1KG738)
- TB Screening
- Physical examination
- Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
- Paid clearances & TB screening!
CCRES PERKS:
- Employees scheduled for 30 hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
- Employer paid base medical plan!
About CCRES
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.
Mission Statement
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
(Created 10/17/25)
(Updated 10/31/25 KR)
Salary : $18 - $20
