$1000 Sign-On Bonus - Direct Support Professional/Caregiver - Ebensburg, PA

Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver – Ebensburg, PA & Surrounding Areas

Direct Support Professional (DSP) – $17-$25/hr + $1,000 Signing Bonus

Flexible Schedules | Weekly Pay | Paid Training | Growth Opportunities | Team Environment

Abound Health is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide caregiving and daily living support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). As a DSP, you will assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), community participation, and behavioral support while helping clients live independently. If you are compassionate, reliable, and looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, we would love to meet you!

Abound Health is a mission-driven company that has been operating in the I/DD space for over 20 years.

About the Individual

This position supports an adult individual residing in a licensed residential setting who benefits from structure, consistency, and strong community connections. The individual communicates verbally, enjoys socializing with others, and thrives when provided with encouragement, emotional support, and predictable routines.

The individual enjoys a wide variety of hobbies and interests, including:

• Basketball and football
• Bowling and bowling leagues
• Fishing
• Video games
• Drawing flags
• History and movies
• Shopping
• Walks and community outings
• Special events and recreational activities

The individual has a history of Autism Spectrum Disorder, schizophrenia, depression, mood disorder, seizure disorder, and other medical conditions that require ongoing support and supervision. A successful DSP will be patient, dependable, attentive to health and safety needs, and comfortable providing behavioral support when necessary.

What You'll Do

As a DSP, you will provide hands-on support that helps individuals build independence and confidence. Being a DSP is a rewarding experience – you will genuinely make a difference in somebody's life. Responsibilities will include:

• Build positive relationships and support individuals in achieving personal goals
• Assist with daily living activities such as meal preparation, hygiene, and household tasks
• Provide verbal prompting and support with personal care and daily routines
• Assist with medication administration as trained and authorized
• Support individuals in community participation, employment, and social activities
• Provide community safety supervision and transportation support as needed
• Assist with financial management, budgeting, and money-handling skills
• Use adaptive tools to aid learning and facilitate communication
• Encourage independence and help individuals develop new skills
• Monitor health and safety while maintaining a supportive environment
• Provide behavioral support and emotional encouragement
• Communicate with Abound team members, families, and external parties (case managers, etc.) as needed
• Complete documentation and maintain schedules
• Complete ongoing training and professional development

Comprehensive Benefits

• Flexible schedules (full-time and part-time opportunities)
• Weekly pay
• Bonus opportunities (e.g., referral bonus)
• Paid onboarding & training
• Opportunities for advancement & career growth
• Scholarship Program
• Invitations to company events & opportunities to socialize with peer DSPs
• Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) eligibility based on hours worked

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid driver's license, current automotive insurance, and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass criminal record, driving record, and healthcare registry checks
• Willingness to address personal care needs when necessary
• Ability to assist with medication administration after training
• Ability to provide supervision and support in community settings
• Strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Lifting may be required, depending on client needs

Experience working with individuals with disabilities is not required – we provide paid training and support.

Pay & Signing Bonus

Starting Pay: $17-$25/hour

$1,000 Signing Bonus paid in 3 installments when averaging 20+ hours per week.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status, or any other legally protected characteristic.