Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role is onsite in Lehigh County, PA, with the listing location in Allentown. Pay is $20 per hour. KAHAK PA INC seeks staff to support people with intellectual disabilities and foster independence and life skills. The DSP assists with daily living, community participation, appointments, and individualized support goals. The role teaches practical skills, supports communication and self-advocacy, and reports incidents or changes to a supervisor.

What you'll do

• Assist with grooming, cooking, cleaning, and personal hygiene
• support community activities and appointments
• teach independence skills such as budgeting and transportation use
• implement and document individualized support plans
• report incidents and changes to a supervisor.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

dsp

allentown pa

lehigh county

kahak pa inc

intellectual disabilities

daily living support

community activities

individualized support plans

$20 per hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires CPR/First Aid certification, work authorization, background clearance, a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one year of healthcare experience.

About the employer

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