At Access Services, we know great work starts with real support for all employees, including part time. At Access Services you have the ability to earn PTO, get a 401k match and get paid for training. 

Access Services is seeking a caring, patient, and compassionate DSP (Direct Support Professionals) for Part-Time opportunities to support individuals in the Hatboro, Warminster, Richboro and Southampton areas. The current shifts are on weekdays, ranging from 9AM to 6PM.

As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults with developmental disabilities and autism in living meaningful, fulfilling lives. You'll provide hands-on support both in their homes and throughout the community. Your daily actions as a Direct Support Professional will enable each individual to flourish in their desired home context, maintain or increase their independence, and live their best lives. Paid training is provided by Access Services, so no experience is necessary.

Key Responsibilities of the DSP: 

• Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities in the region where you serve. You will provide creative support through a variety of tasks, activities and/or community engagement. You may provide direct services to individuals in their own homes or in their natural family homes. 

• Direct Support Professionals will provide supports as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement. 

• Direct Support Professionals will maintain appropriate case notes for the individuals served. 

• Direct Support Professionals will engage in supervision, training, and professional development. 

Requirements

The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record. 

Driving Requirements:  

• A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.  

• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).  

• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.  

• Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy. 

Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Creative problem solving and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
• Ability and willingness to provide personal care.
• Knowledge of basic family dynamics.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, their families, case managers and the general public.
• Ability to express ideas clearly with the individual and family.
• Ability to express ideas verbally and document clear and precise outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the family atmosphere.
• Commitment to Resident Rights and individuality of the person being served. Ability to manage time and work independently within provided guidelines.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.
• Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care ensuring individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks. Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP.  

Benefits

Compensation and schedule:

• Direct Support Professional's hourly rate starts at $17/hour, with increases based on education and experience.
• We are hiring a part-time staff to work daytime weekday hours.

What You’ll Gain at Access Services 

When you join us, you’re not just stepping into a role, you’re joining a team that offers real support, opportunities to grow, and meaningful work that makes an impact. 

 
We offer benefits designed to meet you where you are, whether you're starting your career, building new skills, or looking for flexibility: 

• Time to Recharge: Part-time employees accrue up to 10 days of PTO a year.  
• Invest in Your Future: 401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement program, and access to college tuition discounts.
• Built into the Job: Paid travel time, mileage & toll reimbursement. 
• Support beyond Work: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with free, confidential resources for you and your family, including:  
• Counseling and emotional support through in-person, telehealth and text therapy. 
• Financial and legal guidance
• Grow With Us: Paid training, ongoing professional development, and opportunities to learn and advance across diverse roles and programs. 

 Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.