Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is an onsite, part-time position supporting a participant in their home and community in Ephrata, PA. Pay is $18–$21 per hour, based on experience. Alpha Health Services provides community-based support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism. The professional follows the participant’s Individualized Support Plan, provides personal care and transportation, and supports independence and community participation. The role also monitors and documents progress and collaborates with the participant’s care team and family.

What you'll do

• Transport the participant to activities and appointments
• provide personal care
• support community participation
• monitor and report changes
• document behavior and progress
• implement individualized care plans
• assist with meal preparation
• maintain confidentiality
• collaborate with the care team
• complete required PA ODP training.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

idd support

autism support

personal care

community participation

individualized support plan

part-time

flexible scheduling

ephrata pa

alpha health services

$18–$21/hour

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mileage reimbursement
• flexible scheduling
• approximately 20 hours per week
• one-on-one participant support.

Why this role

Approximately 20 hours per week; flexible scheduling; mileage reimbursement for community outings and transportation.

About the employer

Alpha Health Service is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.