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Direct Support Professional

FOCUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC·Bedford Township, Pennsylvania

$16 - $19/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 25 days ago
Practice for this role

Direct Support Professional · $16 - $19/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • -46% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Pennsylvania ($30.00/hr, n=1783)
  • 6 similar openings in the Bedford Township area
$0.50/hr · lowesthighest · $11,310/hr
this role: $16.25/hrmedian $30.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 1,783 posted behavioral health roles in Pennsylvania rates. This role sits in the 22nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 46% below the Pennsylvania median for behavioral health roles.

The Direct Support Professional provides one-on-one care to adults with disabilities, assisting with daily living activities and personal goal achievement. They are responsible for maintaining the health, safety, and dignity of individuals while fostering independence and community involvement.

Direct support professional (Dsp)

Job Type

  • Full-Time &
  • Part-Time
  • Positions
  • Available
  • Pay: $16.25–$19.00 per hour, based on experience, plus mileage reimbursement

Make a difference every day

Focus Behavioral Health is looking for caring, reliable, and motivated individuals to join our team as Direct Support Professionals (DSPs). In this role, you’ll work one-on-one with adults with Autism and Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities, providing the support they need to build independence, work toward personal goals, and enjoy greater involvement in their communities.

As a DSP, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in someone’s everyday life. You’ll help individuals develop practical life skills, build relationships, participate in activities they enjoy, and work toward becoming as independent as possible.

Students and individuals pursuing careers in psychology, social work, education, nursing, healthcare, human services, or related fields are encouraged to apply. This position provides flexible scheduling, paid training, and hands-on experience that can be valuable for both personal and professional growth.

Why work with focus behavioral health?

  • Up to $500 in sign-on bonuses
  • Employee referral bonus opportunities
  • Paid training — no prior experience required
  • Flexible full-time and part-time scheduling
  • Health insurance and additional benefits
  • Paid time off
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Opportunities for career advancement and leadership

Responsibilities

As a DSP, you will

  • Assist individuals with everyday activities such as household chores, meal preparation, personal independence, and community participation
  • Provide direct care and support with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Help maintain the individual’s health, safety, dignity, and well-being
  • Support individuals in working toward their personal goals and developing greater independence

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid training
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee referral bonus
  • Sign-on bonuses

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$16 - $19/hr
Locations
Bedford Township, Pennsylvania; Everett, Pennsylvania
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Application
Employer website
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FOCUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC

FOCUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC is hiring in Bedford Township, Pennsylvania. It operates in wellness and fitness services. This opening is listed as full_time.

IndustryWellness and Fitness Services
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  • Encourage participation in meaningful activities and community experiences
  • Establish positive, professional relationships while promoting respect, choice, dignity, and self-determination
    • What we’re looking for
    • Must be 18 years of age or older
    • High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required
    • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required
    • Ability to successfully complete required criminal background clearances
    • Previous experience in human services, caregiving, or direct support is helpful, but not required
    • Dependable, compassionate, patient, and team-oriented
    • Strong communication and organizational skills

    Physical requirements

    • This position may require employees to provide physical assistance to individuals, including:
    • Helping individuals stand, walk, transfer, or move safely through lifting, guiding, or other physical support when needed
    • Ability to lift 75 pounds or more at times

    Addresses listed are for reference purposes only and may not represent the individual’s exact work location. Focus Behavioral Health is urgently hiring for select locations.

    Equal employment opportunity

    Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We recognize that inequality can negatively impact our employees, the individuals we support, and the communities we serve. Every member of the Focus Family is expected to contribute to an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

    Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities for all individuals regardless of protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, creed, ancestry, age, marital status, lawful alien status, protected veteran status, or disability. Employment decisions involving hiring, compensation, training, performance, and termination are made fairly and without discrimination or bias. We are committed to recognizing unconscious bias and continuously working toward a workplace where every employee and applicant feels respected and welcome.

    Focus Behavioral Health, Inc. is a drug-free workplace and participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility and identity of all new hires.

    Daylight, Afternoon, Evening, and Weekend Shifts Full-Time and Part-Time

    Market context

    Direct support roles remain steady in Pennsylvania

    Direct Support Professional openings in Pennsylvania are often driven by ongoing staffing needs in community-based care and support services. This role can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with home health or intellectual and developmental disabilities experience, even when no prior experience is required. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, and confirm you meet the age and valid driver’s license criteria before applying.

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