Enhanced Direct Support Professional

Access Services is seeking caring and patient enhanced DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) to join our In Home Supports team on a part-time schedule in the Schwenksville/Pottstown area!

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who desire to continue living in a home environment for as long as possible. Your daily actions as a Direct Support Professional will enable each individual to flourish in their desired home context, maintain or increase their independence, and live their best lives. Your goal is to provide the highest quality care for each individual.

Key Responsibilities of the DSP: 

• Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities in the region where you serve. You will provide creative support through a variety of tasks and activities both in their homes and in the community. You may provide direct services to individuals in their own homes or in their natural family homes. 
• Direct Support Professionals will provide support as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement. 
• Direct Support Professionals will maintain appropriate case notes for the individuals served. 
• Direct Support Professionals will engage in supervision, training, and professional development.    

Requirements

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.  

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED equivalency will be accepted with one year AND 1000 hours of experience as a Direct Support Professional. Candidates will then be required to complete NADD Certification with the support of Access Services, OR
• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Gerontology, OR

• Other accepted degree/certification requirements: 

• NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification, NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification, or NADD Competency-Based Direct-Support Professional Certification. 
• Registered Behavior Technician. 
• Certified Nursing Assistant (active/current). 
• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst. 

Driving Requirements

• A valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. 
• A U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (not including time with a permit).  
• Must be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.  

Benefits

Compensation 

• The rate for the Enhanced Direct Support Professional position starts at $20.50/hour, with increases for education and experience. Our standard DSP base rate starts at $17/hour for non-enhanced cases.

• After 4pm on Tuesday and Friday 
• After 1pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 
• Weekends after 9am 

All employees receive the following benefits: 

• Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Referral Bonuses 
• Ongoing Training 
• Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts 

If working 20 hours or more, benefits also include: 

• Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k match. 

If working 30+ hours per week, benefits also include:  

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances  
• 401k match, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance 
• 20 Days Paid Time Off plus additional time with continued service. Paid Holiday Time. Catastrophic Sick Leave (CSL) 
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability  

 
Why work for Access Services as a Caregiver or a DSP? 

We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, career growth and a team that truly cares about the work they do, the people they support and their team members. 

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and do not restrict management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.