Behavior Support Direct Support Professional

Access Services is seeking a Behavior Support “Enhanced” DSP (Direct Support Professional) to join our Home and Community Supports team in Malvern, PA! This enhanced case has a schedule of Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM and will be worked primarily in the community. We are open to full-time or part-time staff filling the open shifts!

The ideal candidate will be confident and comfortable with behaviors. The individual being servedcan be hands‑on and responds well to support professionals who demonstrate a consistent, predictable, and strong presence, so they feel safe.

If you are not qualified for our “Enhanced” DSP role, we have DSP openings throughout the surrounding areas you may be qualified for.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who desire to continue living in a home environment for as long as possible. Your daily actions as a Direct Support Professional will enable each individual to flourish in their desired home context, maintain or increase their independence, and live their best lives.

Your goal is to provide the highest quality care for each individual.

• Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities in the region where you serve. You will provide creative support through a variety of tasks and activities in the community.
• Direct Support Professionals will provide support as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
• Direct Support Professionals will maintain appropriate case notes for the individuals served.
• Direct Support Professionals will engage in supervision, training, and professional development.

The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination,and a driving history record.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or Gerontology.
• OR, High School Diploma/GED equivalency will be accepted with one year (equaling at least 1000 hours) of experience as a Direct Support Professional. Candidates will then be required to complete NADD Certification with the support of Access Services. This will require 2 letters of reference: one from a client or family and one from a supervisor.
• OR, other accepted degree/certifications (current or active):
  • NADD Competency Based Clinical Certification, NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification, or NADD Competency-Based Direct-Support Professional Certification.
  • Registered Behavior Technician.
  • Certified Nursing Assistant.
  • Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst.

• 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.

• Creative problem solving and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
• Ability and willingness to provide personal care.
• Knowledge of basic family dynamics.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, their families, case managers and the general public.
• Abili…