{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fc980ea892ac3dcd1b1e5cd5","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc980ea892ac3dcd1b1e5cd5","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc980ea892ac3dcd1b1e5cd5","title":"Direct Support Professional: Day Program","description":"We are hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Allentown, PA!\nAs a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized support to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our day programs. Our quality-focused staff support individuals with intellectual disabilities in being active and valued members of the community by building skills, promoting wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.\nWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM (full-time shifts set at program location in Allentown, PA)\n\nEssential Functions\nWork shifts, as assigneeds, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).\nHelp facilitate an individual’s inclusion in the community through ed by the Program Manager and Team Lead, with the highest degree of dependability.\nImplement the Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Nursing Care Plan when applicable, for every individual participant.\nImplement behavioral support plans and follow therapeutic or medical protocols as directed.\nSupport individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication administration (as trained).\nPromote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals.\nEstablish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual’s nexperiences and activities.\nWhen applicable, transport individuals to and from program, and to various sites in the community throughout the course of the day, as assigned by Program Manager / Team Lead.\nEnsure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all individuals served.\nWork with other staff members as required in implementing and carrying out services and activities to meet the needs of individual clients.\nProvide individualized or small group support based on daily assignments and the needs of an individual.\nMaintain accurate documentation and communication regarding individual progress, incidents, and observations.\nProvide accurate and timely communication to program management regarding individuals served.\nCommunicate professionally and effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and supervisors.\nEnsure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services and our values.\nReport any operational or staff concerns according to Agency established policies and procedures.\nComplete annual training requirements in a timely manner.\nRequirements\nRequirements and Qualifications\nCandidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.\nEducation: High school diploma or GED preferred.\nCertification: Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP will be paid for and provided by Access Services within six months of hire.\nExperience: One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.\nDriving:\nA valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.\nA U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (not including time with a permit).\nMust be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.\nThis position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency-owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employee is expected to always drive in a safe manner, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the Agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nAbility to teach basic daily living skills.\nAbility and readiness to provide personal care as needed.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, peers, supports coordinators and the general public.\nAbility to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing Access Services programs and services.\nAbility to express ideas succinctly, both orally and in writing.\nAbility to work independently and in group settings, and ability to adapt to different working environments, as assigned for the day.\nAbility to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude with a view of seeing the needs of others as more important than one’s own needs.\nCommitment to Individual Rights and individuality of the person being served.\nProficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, the Company Intranet, time and attendance system, the electronic healthcare record, and more.\nAbility to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.\n\nEssential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:\nWork is primarily performed in community settings, and/or day program environments supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The environment may involve exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, and occasional unpredictable behaviors.\nMust be able to remain attentive, responsive, and engaged throughout shifts.\nRegularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and assist individuals with mobility.\nMust be able to lift, transfer, push, or pull individuals and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.\nRequires the ability to safely push and maneuver individuals in manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and up or down ramps.\nMust be able to assist individuals in and out of vehicles and safely secure them in wheelchair vans, using appropriate adaptive equipment and safety restraints.\nMay be required to provide hands-on physical assistance with personal care, positioning, or daily living activities.\nRequires sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor safety, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to needs or emergencies.\nMust have reliable transportation and the ability to accompany or transport individuals to community activities.\nPersonal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on specific activities or health and safety guidelines.\nWork 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.\nBenefits\nCompensation and Benefits:\nThis full-time position starts at $17/hour, with adjustments made for education and experience, plus a competitive benefits package.\nOur full-time comprehensive benefits package includes:\nHealth, vision, Rx, and dental insurance with options for HSA/FSA.\nMileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites, if applicable.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\nReferral bonuses.\n401k match.\nTuition reimbursement and college tuition discounts.\n20 days paid off plus additional time with continued service. Paid holiday time. Catastrophic sick leave.\nCompany paid Life Insurance as well as Long and Short-Term Disability.\nOngoing professional development training.\nDiscounts on various services. Perks with local credit unions.\nAccess Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.","company":"Accessservices","rawCompany":"accessservices","city":"Blandon","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-14T10:58:57.489Z","occupations":[{"code":"21-1093.00","title":"Social and Human Service Assistants","slug":"social-and-human-service-assistants"},{"code":"31-1122.00","title":"Personal Care Aides","slug":"personal-care-aides"},{"code":"25-9043.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-special-education"}],"industries":[{"code":"624120","title":"Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities","slug":"services-for-the-elderly-and-persons-with-disabilities"},{"code":"623210","title":"Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities","slug":"residential-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-facilities"},{"code":"623990","title":"Other Residential Care Facilities","slug":"other-residential-care-facilities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Direct Support Professional: Day Program","description":"We are hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Allentown, PA!\nAs a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized support to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our day programs. Our quality-focused staff support individuals with intellectual disabilities in being active and valued members of the community by building skills, promoting wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.\nWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM (full-time shifts set at program location in Allentown, PA)\n\nEssential Functions\nWork shifts, as assigneeds, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).\nHelp facilitate an individual’s inclusion in the community through ed by the Program Manager and Team Lead, with the highest degree of dependability.\nImplement the Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Nursing Care Plan when applicable, for every individual participant.\nImplement behavioral support plans and follow therapeutic or medical protocols as directed.\nSupport individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication administration (as trained).\nPromote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals.\nEstablish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual’s nexperiences and activities.\nWhen applicable, transport individuals to and from program, and to various sites in the community throughout the course of the day, as assigned by Program Manager / Team Lead.\nEnsure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all individuals served.\nWork with other staff members as required in implementing and carrying out services and activities to meet the needs of individual clients.\nProvide individualized or small group support based on daily assignments and the needs of an individual.\nMaintain accurate documentation and communication regarding individual progress, incidents, and observations.\nProvide accurate and timely communication to program management regarding individuals served.\nCommunicate professionally and effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and supervisors.\nEnsure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services and our values.\nReport any operational or staff concerns according to Agency established policies and procedures.\nComplete annual training requirements in a timely manner.\nRequirements\nRequirements and Qualifications\nCandidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.\nEducation: High school diploma or GED preferred.\nCertification: Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP will be paid for and provided by Access Services within six months of hire.\nExperience: One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.\nDriving:\nA valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.\nA U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (not including time with a permit).\nMust be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.\nThis position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency-owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employee is expected to always drive in a safe manner, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the Agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nAbility to teach basic daily living skills.\nAbility and readiness to provide personal care as needed.\nAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, peers, supports coordinators and the general public.\nAbility to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing Access Services programs and services.\nAbility to express ideas succinctly, both orally and in writing.\nAbility to work independently and in group settings, and ability to adapt to different working environments, as assigned for the day.\nAbility to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude with a view of seeing the needs of others as more important than one’s own needs.\nCommitment to Individual Rights and individuality of the person being served.\nProficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, the Company Intranet, time and attendance system, the electronic healthcare record, and more.\nAbility to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.\n\nEssential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:\nWork is primarily performed in community settings, and/or day program environments supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The environment may involve exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, and occasional unpredictable behaviors.\nMust be able to remain attentive, responsive, and engaged throughout shifts.\nRegularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and assist individuals with mobility.\nMust be able to lift, transfer, push, or pull individuals and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.\nRequires the ability to safely push and maneuver individuals in manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and up or down ramps.\nMust be able to assist individuals in and out of vehicles and safely secure them in wheelchair vans, using appropriate adaptive equipment and safety restraints.\nMay be required to provide hands-on physical assistance with personal care, positioning, or daily living activities.\nRequires sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor safety, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to needs or emergencies.\nMust have reliable transportation and the ability to accompany or transport individuals to community activities.\nPersonal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on specific activities or health and safety guidelines.\nWork 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.\nBenefits\nCompensation and Benefits:\nThis full-time position starts at $17/hour, with adjustments made for education and experience, plus a competitive benefits package.\nOur full-time comprehensive benefits package includes:\nHealth, vision, Rx, and dental insurance with options for HSA/FSA.\nMileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites, if applicable.\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP).\nReferral bonuses.\n401k match.\nTuition reimbursement and college tuition discounts.\n20 days paid off plus additional time with continued service. Paid holiday time. Catastrophic sick leave.\nCompany paid Life Insurance as well as Long and Short-Term Disability.\nOngoing professional development training.\nDiscounts on various services. Perks with local credit unions.\nAccess Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.","datePosted":"2026-04-14T10:58:57.489Z","dateModified":"2026-04-14T10:58:57.489Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Accessservices","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Blandon","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"fc980ea892ac3dcd1b1e5cd5"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fc980ea892ac3dcd1b1e5cd5"}}