Direct Support Professional

Position Overview

Working in the home and/or a community environment, the Direct Support Professional provides quality one‑on‑one services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The role supports clients in achieving outcomes outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) and collaborates with their multidisciplinary team.

Wednesday – Sunday: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am

• Support adult or pediatric individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well‑being.
• Implement strategies to help clients achieve outcomes stated in their ISP.
• Complete documentation (EVV, daily service notes) to substantiate services delivered.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of clients’ ISP.
• Report any changes or problems in a client’s condition to the manager promptly.
• Adhere to state and program regulations, Aveanna Health Care policies, procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Maintain confidentiality standards and professional boundaries at all times.
• Guide clients toward greater independence through instruction, role modeling, and skill development (e.g., cooking, budgeting, hygiene).
• Identify opportunities for community engagement that align with clients’ hobbies and interests.
• Ensure clients’ health and safety.

• Desire to help individuals live life to its fullest.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Active driver’s license with current automobile insurance, registration, and inspection (if transporting clients).
• Willingness to accompany clients into the community while respecting their civil and human rights and dignity.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.
• FBI clearance required for candidates who do not meet PA residency requirements.

• Maintain confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
• Recognize incidents and report them promptly.
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Time management.
• Strong commitment to excellence.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Quick‑thinking and astute decision‑making abilities.

• Speak, read, write, and understand English.
• Occasional lifting, caring, pushing, and pulling of up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.
• Ability to sit and climb stairs.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to perform duties.

Work may occur in various environments that could involve exposure to allergens and other conditions.

This job description is not comprehensive; duties may change over time. As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to medical or religious exemptions.