Full-Time Direct Support Professional - Residential Group Home
Access Services·Allentown, Pennsylvania
Access Services·Allentown, Pennsylvania
Provide high-quality personal care and daily living support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a residential setting. Facilitate community integration and implement Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes to foster independence and dignity.
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated full-time Direct Support Professionals to join our Group Home (CLA/6400) team in Allentown, PA Sunday-Thursday.
In this role, you will support and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both their homes and the community.
Through hands-on care, meaningful daily engagement, and individualized support planning, you will play a critical role in enhancing residents’ quality of life while fostering independence, dignity, and community connection.
Full-time direct support professionals with our Group Homes program work 40 hours/week with a schedule Sunday-Thursday.
We currently have 2nd shift (3PM-11PM) positions open.
Key Functions of the Direct Support Professional: Provide high quality personal care to residents including grooming, health care, dietary needs, emotional and spiritual needs.
Communicate clearly in writing any medical concerns and daily progress regarding residents.
Promote outside activities and community contact for residents.
Perform household and housekeeping duties as required, including shopping, meal planning, meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, snow removal, and other necessary tasks as assigned.
Work with clients on Individual Service Plan (ISP) outcomes.
Ensure familiarity with residents’ backgrounds and, where possible, interactions with residents’ families.
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.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Requires a high school diploma and a valid US driver's license with a clean driving record and a reliable vehicle. One year of direct care experience in the field of intellectual or developmental disabilities is desired.
Market context
Demand for full-time direct support professionals in residential group homes is typically steady in Pennsylvania, especially for candidates with direct care experience in intellectual or developmental disabilities. These roles are competitive because employers often look for a high school diploma, a clean driving record, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation, along with experience supporting daily living needs. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm how your experience matches the posting before applying.