Direct Support Professional - IHCS - Companion Services

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – IHCS & Companion Services

Bath, PA 18014 (near Allentown, PA)

Gifted Potentials LLC is looking for a reliable, compassionate Direct Support Professional to provide in-home and community-based support to an individual in the Bath, PA area. This is a great opportunity for someone in or near the Lehigh Valley who wants steady, meaningful work helping someone build independence.

• Starting pay: $22/hour
• Phase 1 (9/6 – 9/21):
  In-Home and Community Support (IHCS), 30 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Phase 2 (9/21 – 6/30):
  Companion Services, 17 hours/week, split across 2 days per week

• Support the individual with maintaining employment, including job coaching and workplace follow-along
• Assist with meal preparation and cooking skills
• Support community involvement and self-advocacy
• Provide safe, dependable transportation and companionship during scheduled hours
• Document services provided in accordance with ODP requirements

• Reliable transportation to Bath, PA
• Experience as a DSP, caregiver, or in a related support role preferred
• Ability to pass required background checks and clearances (PA Child Abuse, State Police, FBI)
• Patient, dependable, and comfortable working independently in a client's home and community
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with supervisors and the support team

Bath, PA is a bit outside the city — candidates commuting from Allentown, Bethlehem, Nazareth, or nearby Northampton County towns are encouraged to apply.