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Full-Time 1:1 Direct Support Professional
Access Services
Lansdale, USA
Full Time, Part Time
Entry
Onsite
USD 17-17 hourly / hour
Discovered 1 months ago
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Requirements
- The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.
Driving Requirements
- A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
- No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
- Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
- Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.
- Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience: One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Creative problem solving and strong interpersonal skills.
- Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
- Ability and willingness to provide personal care.
- Knowledge of basic family dynamics.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, their families, case managers and the general public.
- Ability to express ideas clearly with the individual and family.
- Ability to express ideas verbally and document clear and precise outcomes.
- Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the family atmosphere.
- Commitment to Resident Rights and individuality of the person being served. Ability to manage time and work independently within provided guidelines.
- Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.
- Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.
- Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care ensuring individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks. Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP.
Compensation and Benefits
- This full-time position starts at $17/hour, with adjustments made for education and experience, plus a competitive benefits package.
- What You’ll Gain at Access Services
- When you join our team, you’re not just getting a job, you’re stepping into a career with real support, growth, and impact. We offer a benefits package designed to meet you where you are in life.
- Health & Security : Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, plus company-paid life insurance, disability protection and catastrophic sick leave. Access Services covers up to 88% of health premium with many employees paying less than $150/month.
- Time to Recharge: Full-time employees start their first year earning up to nearly 6 weeks of paid time off (20+ PTO days plus 9 paid holidays), with even more time added as you grow your career with us.
- Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
- Built into the Job: Mileage & toll reimbursement.
- Support Beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:
- Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy.
- Financial and legal guidance
- Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs.
- Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Access Services
Social Services & Human Services838 employeesFounded 1976
Christian-founded Pennsylvania nonprofit providing behavioral health, disability, autism, housing, and family services to Eastern Pennsylvania communities.
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