Passavant Memorial Homes·South Park Township, Pennsylvania
Provide direct care and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities to foster maximum independence in daily living and social activities. Responsibilities include administering medication, preparing meals, and documenting behavioral changes.
Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
*The $20.00 hourly rate is applicable to many available block shift positions.
These positions include a 50-cent per hour block rate premium.
Regular shifts (i.e., part-time, daylight, afternoon, and overnight shifts) are at a rate of $19.50 per hour. *Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $2,500 Sign‐On Bonus.
25% of the total sign-on bonus, which is $625 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment.
The remaining 75%, $1,875 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment.
25% of the total amount of the sign‐on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview.
If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $625.
Further, prospective employees hired for a Direct Support Professional Position are also eligible for an Orientation Bonus of $1,000, with $500 being paid after completion of On-The-Job training and $500 being paid out after completion of working the first week in prospective employee’s selected shift.
Bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from May 1, 2026, through July 31, 2026.
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Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver's license. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities is preferred.
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Market context
Direct Support Professional roles in Pennsylvania are typically in steady demand because providers need staff to support people with disabilities in homes and community settings. These jobs can be competitive because employers often look for reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and consistent availability, while this role also offers paid orientation and foundational training for candidates without prior experience. Before applying, confirm your vehicle access and driving record, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full original posting.
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