DSP/Life Coach

TERRAPIN HOUSE INC

DSP/Life Coach

Yardley, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    We are looking for a warm, energetic, and compassionate Direct Support Professional with strong “life coach” qualities to support a young woman with Autism in her home and community. This is a relationship-based role focused on encouragement, confidence-building, social connection, and helping her live a joyful and meaningful life.

    She is creative, active, and fun-loving, with interests that include dance, fashion, baking and decorating cupcakes, crafts, soccer, pickleball, basketball (“shooting hoops”), swimming, card games, board games like Uno and Monopoly, computer games, theater, and all things girly — especially Disney Princesses. She does best with staff who are playful, engaging, patient, and genuinely enjoy participating alongside her.

    This position is part-time, averaging approximately 2 hours per week.

    What This Role Looks Like

    Provide person-centered support in the home and community

    Build a positive, encouraging relationship while supporting independence and confidence

    Engage in preferred activities including dance, crafts, baking, games, sports, and community outings

    Help introduce new experiences and activities connected to her interests

    Support emotional regulation and coping with anxiety

    Encourage communication, social connection, and meaningful routines

    Be a motivating, supportive presence rather than simply supervising

    Ideal Candidate

    Naturally positive, patient, kind, and enthusiastic

    Has “life coach” energy — encouraging, engaging, motivating, and creative

    Enjoys being active, playful, and interactive

    Comfortable dancing, participating in activities, and spending most time in the home or dance studio environment

    Able to support someone who experiences anxiety and occasional difficulty with conversation

    Experience supporting individuals with Autism or anxiety preferred

    Behavior support experience is a plus

    Reliable, communicative, and team-oriented

    If you are someone who enjoys connecting with others, bringing positive energy, and helping someone build confidence while having fun, we would love to hear from you.