Direct Support Professional - DSP

Clarvida

Direct Support Professional - DSP

About the Role

We’re hiring Direct Support Professionals to provide compassionate, hands-on care to individuals in our residential programs in Lewistown, Pennsylvania. As a DSP, you’ll empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently and thrive within their communities. This is a direct care role that requires reliability, empathy, and a heart for service.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and supervision in a residential setting

• Support individuals in achieving independence with daily tasks and routines

• Encourage participation in social and community activities

• Monitor health, safety, and well-being of individuals

• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with regulations and agency policies

• Assist with training and onboarding of new team members

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and report concerns to the Program Specialist

• Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old

• High School Diploma or GED

• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with a clean driving record

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in direct care or behavioral health services

• Familiarity with I/DD populations and residential care settings

• Compensation & Benefits

Full-time Employees:

• Paid vacation days (increasing with tenure)

• Sick leave that rolls over annually

• Up to 10 paid holidays

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options

• DailyPay: Access your earnings before payday

• Ongoing training and CEUs for licensure

• 401(k) plan

• Mileage reimbursement

• Cell phone stipend

• Free licensure supervision

• Pet insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Perks @Clarvida: National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and more

• Benefits may vary by state or county

• Work Location

• Residential program or intermediate care facility, Lewistown, Pennsylvania

• Employment Type

• Full-time

• About Clarvida

• Clarvida is a trusted provider of behavioral health services, supporting communities across multiple states. We specialize in integrated, person-centered care and partner with families and local systems to deliver outcome-driven mental health services.

• Learn more: www.clarvida.com/mission-vision-and-values

• See other opportunities: www.clarvida.com/working-at-clarvida

• Equal Opportunity Employer

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

• Fraud Alert

• Clarvida never charges fees to apply and does not conduct interviews via messaging apps. Official communication will come from @clarvida.com email addresses or verified Clarvida LinkedIn profiles.

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• DSP, Direct Support Professional, Intellectual Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Residential Care, Behavioral Health, Pennsylvania DSP Jobs, Human Services, Supported Living, I/DD Care Jobs PA