Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Boiling Springs, PA, serving Cumberland and Perry County. Pay is $20 per hour. The position supports people with intellectual disabilities. The role helps individuals build independence and life skills through daily living assistance, community participation, and individualized support. It contributes to each person’s goals by teaching practical skills, supporting self-advocacy, and documenting progress and concerns.

What you'll do

• Assist with activities of daily living, including grooming, cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene
• support community and recreational activities
• accompany individuals to appointments, shopping, and social outings
• teach skills such as money management, transportation use, cooking, budgeting, and personal safety
• implement and document individualized support plans
• support communication and self-advocacy
• report incidents, changes in condition, or concerns to a supervisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

boiling springs pa

cumberland county

perry county

$20/hour

intellectual disabilities

activities of daily living

community integration

life skills

individualized support plans

cpr and first aid

high school diploma

varied shifts

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

About the employer

KAHAK PA INC is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.