Weekend DSP/Life Skills Support

TERRAPIN HOUSE INC

Weekend DSP/Life Skills Support

Harrisburg, PA
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Flexible schedule

    Weekend DSP / Life Skills Support Professional We are seeking a compassionate, dependable, and emotionally grounded Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide weekend support for an individual in their home and community. This role is ideal for someone who values relationship-building, encouragement, and helping others grow in independence and confidence.

    The right candidate is calm under pressure, patient, respectful, and able to provide supportive coaching while maintaining clear boundaries and positive communication.

    What We’re Looking For We are specifically seeking someone who demonstrates:

    Patience and emotional regulation

    Clear, adaptive communication skills

    Empathy and compassion

    Respectful and person-centered support

    Knowledge of positive support strategies

    Teaching, mentoring, and coaching abilities

    Ability to remain calm and supportive during challenging moments

    Reliability and professionalism

    Responsibilities

    Provide supportive companionship and guidance during weekend activities

    Assist with community engagement and recreational outings

    Support independence, decision-making, and personal growth

    Use positive support strategies and encouraging communication

    Help build daily living, social, and coping skills through coaching and modeling

    Maintain documentation and communicate appropriately with the support team

    The ideal candidate may have experience in:

    Direct Support Professional (DSP) work

    Behavioral or emotional support

    Life coaching or mentoring

    Autism or intellectual/developmental disability support

    Education, psychology, human services, or caregiving

    Schedule Weekend hours available. Reliability and consistency are important.

    This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference while building a genuine, supportive connection with someone who benefits from patient, encouraging, and empowering support.

    If you are someone who leads with empathy, communicates clearly, and enjoys helping others succeed, we would love to hear from you.