Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional works onsite in Somerset, PA, for Focus Behavioral Health. Pay is $16.25–$19.00 per hour based on experience, with mileage reimbursement. The role supports adults with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities in pursuing greater independence and community connection. The professional assists with daily routines, skill development, community activities, and goals in individual support plans. The work promotes health, safety, dignity, personal choice, and independent living skills; paid training is provided, and prior experience is not required.

What you'll do

• Support daily routines and activities of daily living
• teach and reinforce cooking, cleaning, meal preparation, and household skills
• assist with community activities and outings
• support goals in individual plans
• promote health and safety
• encourage social, communication, and independent living skills
• maintain professional boundaries and respect self-determination.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

disability support

autism support

intellectual and developmental disabilities

activities of daily living

independent living skills

community activities

paid training

somerset pa

focus behavioral health

$16.25–$19/hr

mileage reimbursement

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Up to $500 sign-on bonus
• referral bonuses
• paid training
• flexible scheduling
• health insurance and additional benefits
• paid time off
• mileage reimbursement
• advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Paid training is provided and previous experience is not required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required. Daylight, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts are listed.

About the employer

Variety Stores LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.