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Direct Support Professional / DSP

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Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!

NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

  • The Direct Support Professional / DSP is a direct service provider supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.
  • Location: 100% community based with hubs in Downingtown and West Chester
  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
    • Adjusted schedules available if providing transportation from consumer homes to or from the Achieve program
      • Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
      • Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
  • Starting rate of $18/hour progressing to $20/hour
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

  • Provide 1:1, 1:3 or 2:3 atio services in community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.
  • Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment and recreation.
  • Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual’s Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.
  • Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.
  • Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual’s community with the ultimate goal of employment or volunteer opportunities.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Valid driver's license required
  • Physical ability to safely lift 50+ pounds

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:

(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)

  • PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
  • PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
  • PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (Use DHS Code: 1KG738)
  • TB Screening
  • Physical examination
  • Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* Paid clearances & TB screening!

Benefits

CCRES PERKS:

    • Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
      • Employer paid base medical plan!
    • Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
    • 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
    • Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    • Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
    • Milestone service awards
    • Employee referral bonus
    • Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
    • Paid credential renewals

About CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

Mission Statement

Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.

APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!

For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here:

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Created 12/30/25)

(Updated 5/27/26 - KR)

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First name, Last name, Email, Headline, Phone, Address, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Are you eligible to work in the U.S. for any employer?, Have you previously worked with CCRES?, Conviction of a crime is not an automatic bar to employment. CCRES will consider the nature of the offense, the date of the offense, and the relationship between the offense and the position for which you are applying. Have you ever been convicted of a violation of law other than a minor traffic violation? Must answer with: NO or YES (If YES, please explain), Have you ever had a professional certificate revoked or suspended? Must answer with: NO or YES (If YES, please explain), Have you ever had a charge of child abuse against you substantiated? Must answer with: NO or YES (If YES, please explain), Have you ever been involuntarily terminated?, What is your availability to work? Indicate days of the week and specific hours of the day., When are you available to start?, Please upload the following documents if you have them current within 12 months: PA Child Abuse clearance, PA Criminal clearance, FBI Clearance, and TB screening, CCRES will not discriminate in employment, educational programs, independent contracts, or activities based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, handicap, marital status. *APPLICANT CONFIRMATION STATEMENT: I affirm that all Information set forth In this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed or contracted with by CCRES, I will abide by all CCRES policies, actively seek work assignments and work on all assigned activities. I understand that it is my responsibility to provide CCRES with current (within last 12 months) FBI clearance, PA state police background check, and PA state Child Abuse History clearance. I release Individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given In response to a request for an employment reference. In the event that I am employed or contracted with by CCRES and In the further event that I have provided false or misleading Information In this application or In subsequent employment or contractor interviews, I understand that my employment or contract may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading Information. I understand that this application will be considered active for one year from date of submission., Referral_Source

  • Do you have a valid driver's license? yes / no

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