Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support a young child with Autism Spectrum Disorder and a seizure disorder residing in South Abington Township, PA. The individual lives at home with family and receives school-based services, ABA therapy, and In-Home & Community Supports designed to improve communication, behavior, daily living skills, and community participation.

What You Will Do

As a DSP, you will provide hands-on support that helps the individual remain safe, engaged, and successful at home and in the community. Responsibilities include: providing prompts and assistance with daily activities and routines, supporting communication using a communication device, sign language, and non-verbal cues, maintaining close supervision and ensuring safety at all times, and implementing positive behavioral supports and redirection strategies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal DSP will be patient, consistent, dependable, and comfortable supporting a child with Autism and behavioral needs. Experience supporting children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or behavioral needs is preferred, but not required.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Experience supporting children, Autism Spectrum Disorder, or behavioral needs preferred
• Comfortable providing active supervision and community support
• Ability to implement behavioral strategies and maintain safety in various settings
• Ability to support communication through alternative communication methods
• Dependable, patient, and able to follow established routines and support plans

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Paid onboarding and training
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events and DSP community activities
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked