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Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Greenville, PA & Surrounding Areas
Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $17-$23/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus
Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment
Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and skill development while helping individuals live independently. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!
Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.
About the Individual
This position supports an outgoing and community-oriented adult who lives independently in their own apartment. The individual enjoys staying active and involved in the community and has a variety of interests, including:
- Volunteering at church
- Shopping and thrifting
- Fishing and canoeing
- Watching television
- Caring for pets
- Spending time in the community and with others
The individual receives support to maintain independence and continue developing important life skills. Areas of focus include:
- Budgeting and money management
- Meal planning and healthy living
- Household management and organization
- Decision-making skills
- Building and maintaining healthy relationships
- Community participation and engagement
- Personal independence and self-advocacy
The individual manages their own medications and regularly attends medical, psychiatric, and counseling appointments. They benefit from consistent guidance, encouragement, and support to make safe decisions, avoid exploitation, and continue building the skills necessary to live successfully and independently.
What You'll Do
As a DSP, you will provide hands-on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience—you will genuinely make a difference in somebody's life. Responsibilities will include:
- Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
- Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, household tasks, and organization
- Support budgeting, money management, and financial decision-making skills
- Encourage community participation, volunteering, recreation, and social activities
- Assist with transportation to appointments and community activities as needed
- Promote healthy decision-making and independent living skills
- Encourage self-advocacy and personal growth
- Support individuals in developing and maintaining healthy relationships
- Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
- Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
- Complete documentation and maintain schedules
- Complete ongoing training and professional development
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 & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
- Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Valid driver's license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
- Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently while providing person-centered support
- Lifting may be required, depending on client needs
Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required – we provide paid training and support.
Pay & Signing Bonus
Starting Pay: $17-$23/hour
$1,000 Signing Bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours per week.
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.
