Support Staff Chestnut Hill area

TERRAPIN HOUSE INC

Support Staff Chestnut Hill area

Philadelphia, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Direct Support Professional

    Flexible Schedule | Meaningful Work | Supportive Team

    Looking for work that feels meaningful—not just another job?

    We’re looking for a kind, dependable, and upbeat Direct Support Professional to join an experienced team supporting a warm, funny, and community-minded woman in her 40s who lives in beautiful Chestnut Hill.

    She enjoys volunteering, staying active, getting out into her community, and continuing to build her independence. We’re looking for someone who will encourage her interests, celebrate her accomplishments, and become a trusted and positive part of her day.

    This is a supportive, low-stress environment where you’ll have the opportunity to build a genuine relationship while helping someone enjoy a more active, independent, and fulfilling life.

    Available Shifts

    Tuesday & Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Saturday & Sunday: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM

    Monday–Friday: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM Overnight

    Part-time and full-time opportunities are available depending on your availability.

    What You’ll Do

    You’ll provide person-centered support while helping her stay active, engaged, and independent, including:

    Planning and enjoying fun community outings and meaningful activities

    Supporting volunteer opportunities and community involvement

    Preparing simple, healthy meals together

    Encouraging exercise, wellness, and healthy routines

    Offering reminders and support with personal care when needed

    Helping with appropriate clothing choices for the weather

    Encouraging independence and supporting her to make her own choices

    Building a positive, respectful relationship based on trust and mutual respect

    We’re Looking For Someone Who Is:

    Kind, patient, encouraging, and dependable

    Experienced in caregiving or direct support (2+ years preferred)

    Familiar with supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

    Comfortable working independently while being part of a supportive team

    Creative, flexible, and willing to try new activities

    Organized and reliable

    Able to pass required state and federal background checks

    A non-smoker

    Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who genuinely enjoys helping another person have a good day.

    Pay

    $21–$25 per hour, based on experience and the level of support provided.

    Whether you’re looking for daytime, evening, weekend, or overnight hours, we’d love to find a schedule that works for you.

    Make a Difference Every Day

    If you believe that kindness, respect, encouragement, and genuine connection matter, this could be the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

    Join a team where your work is appreciated, your ideas are valued, and the relationship you build with the person you support truly matters.

    We’d love to hear from you!