Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Community & Behavioral Support 📍 Location: North Philadelphia, PA (19140 area) Schedule: 1 shift per week, approximately 4 hours per shift (once weekly). 💲 Pay Rate: $18–$20/hr (based on experience)

About the Role

We’re seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide compassionate, one-on-one behavioral and community support for an adult male diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, and Anxiety.

This role combines Specialized Skill Development (SSD) and Behavioral Specialist Consultation (BSC) services, along with coordination through Helping Hands Community Services. The DSP will reinforce coping skills, safety awareness, and social communication both at home and in the community.

Participant’s Support Goals

Communication & Socialization: Encourage positive interactions and conversational skills.

Community Safety: Reinforce safe travel, awareness of surroundings, and respectful public behavior.

Coping Skills: Support the use of calming techniques (deep breathing, pacing breaks, verbal redirection).

Behavioral Safety: Redirect inappropriate behaviors calmly, maintaining structure and positive reinforcement.

Daily Living Skills: Provide gentle prompts for hygiene, cleaning, cooking safety, and personal routines.

Social Awareness: Promote understanding of personal space, respectful tone, and safe online and in-person communication.

Key Responsibilities

Provide consistent one-on-one behavioral and community support.

Implement and model coping strategies and communication techniques.

Supervise home and community activities with safety as the top priority.

Report updates and behavioral observations to the Supports Coordinator and Behavioral Specialist.

Encourage independence while maintaining emotional and physical safety.

Ideal Candidate

Experience supporting adults with Autism or developmental disabilities.

Familiar with behavioral support or ABA techniques.

Patient, observant, and calm under pressure.

Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Join our team and help empower individuals to build independence, confidence, and meaningful community connections.

Effraim Home Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.