Home Based Direct Support ProfessionalCaregiver Lackawanna County, PA

Home-Based Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Various Hours Available

Serving Clients Throughout Lackawanna County PA
$1000 Signing Bonus $15.00$20.00/HR

Abound Health is hiring compassionate reliable Home-Based Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) throughout Lackawanna County including Scranton Dickson City Newfoundland Covington Township Jermyn and surrounding communities.

Most clients receive 4 8 or 10 hours of support per week so we are seeking caregivers who are open to part-time hours and willing to work with multiple clients across the week to build a consistent schedule.

About the Role

As a DSP you will provide one-on-one support in clients homes and communities. Your work helps individuals live safely independently and with dignity. This role is ideal for someone who is patient dependable and passionate about helping others.

Key Responsibilities

• Support behavioral social and vocational skill development
• Assist with recreational and community activities
• Follow treatment plans and document progress
• Provide companionship and respite care
• Submit documentation and payroll on time
• Participate in ongoing training
• Assist with personal care needs as required
• Work independently in home and community settings

What Were Looking For

• Genuine interest in supporting individuals with I/DD
• Ability to work independently and responsibly
• Must have a valid drivers license and active car insurance
• Must be willing to drive to multiple client homes throughout Lackawanna County
• Open-minded and comfortable supporting individuals with varying personal-care and behavioral-support needs
• At least 18 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass background checks
• Physical ability to assist with lifting or transfers if needed
• CPR/First Aid certification (training provided)

Compensation

• $16.50$18.00 per hour
• $1000 signing bonus for qualified candidates

Schedule

• Various hours flexible scheduling
• Morning afternoon or evening shifts available
• Most clients require 410 hours per week so DSPs must be willing to support multiple clients to build a consistent schedule
• 20 hours per week available depending on caseload

Experience

• 1 year of caregiving experience preferred (not requiredtraining provided)

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid onboarding and holidays
• Competitive wages
• Medical dental life insurance and 401(k) available based on hours worked

Signing Bonus Details

• $333 after 90 days (minimum 20 hours/week)
• $333 after 6 months (minimum 20 hours/week)
• $334 after 1 year (minimum 20 hours/week)
  Bonus not available for Residential Services or Relative as Provider (RAP) hires. Applicants must not have worked for Abound Health or its affiliates within the past 18 months.

If youre looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference Abound Health is the place to be.

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