Home-Based Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Various Hours Available
Serving Clients in Johnstown, PA & Cambria County, PA
$1,000 Signing Bonus | $17.00–$20.00/HR
Abound Health is hiring compassionate, reliable Home-Based Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) in Johnstown and throughout Cambria County, with positions available in Johnstown, Ebensburg, Nanty Glo, Portage, Northern Cambria, and surrounding communities.
Full and Part Time Hours Available!
About the Role
As a DSP, you will provide one-on-one support in clients’ homes and communities. Your work helps individuals live safely, independently, and with dignity. This role is ideal for someone who is patient, dependable, and passionate about helping others.
Key Responsibilities
Support behavioral, social, and vocational skill development
Assist with recreational and community activities
Follow treatment plans and document progress
Provide companionship and respite care
Submit documentation and payroll on time
Participate in ongoing training
Assist with personal care needs as required
Work independently in home and community settings
What We’re Looking For
Genuine interest in supporting individuals with I/DD
Ability to work independently and responsibly
Must have a valid driver’s license and active car insurance
Open-minded and comfortable supporting individuals with varying personal-care and behavioral-support needs
At least 18 years old
High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to pass background checks
Physical ability to assist with lifting or transfers if needed
Compensation
$17.00–$20.00 per hour
$1,000 signing bonus for qualified candidates
Schedule
Various hours, flexible scheduling
Morning, afternoon, or evening shifts available
Experience
1 year of caregiving experience preferred (not required—training provided)
Benefits
Weekly pay
Flexible scheduling
Paid onboarding
Competitive wages
Medical, dental, life insurance, and 401(k) available based on hours worked
Signing Bonus Details
$333 after 90 days (minimum 20 hours/week)
$333 after 6 months (minimum 20 hours/week)
$334 after 1 year (minimum 20 hours/week)
Bonus not available for Residential Services or Relative as Provider (RAP) hires. Applicants must not have worked for Abound Health or its affiliates within the past 18 months.
If you’re looking for meaningful work where you can make a real difference, Abound Health is the place to be.
Apply today or contact us at:
recruitingteam@aboundhealth.com
Equal Employment Opportunity
Abound Health is an equal opportunity employer. Abound Health evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
At Abound Health, we empower people—clients, families, and staff—to live fulfilling and enriched lives. For over 20 years, we have been a trusted partner for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families, providing personalized services and supports that promote independence, dignity, and growth.
Our journey began when founders Janet and Rusty sought quality care for their son with autism. Their personal mission became a larger movement to deliver high-quality, person-centered services to those who need it most. Today, under the leadership of siblings Jenna and Dennis, who joined Abound Health in 2020 to make a meaningful impact, we serve over 2,500 clients across North Carolina, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Our dedicated team of 3,000 professionals works tirelessly to create environments of care, support, and empowerment.
We are proud to grow through a strategic acquisition model, seamlessly integrating new teams and services to expand our reach while maintaining our core values. At Abound Health, we believe in the power of community, respect, and opportunity. Whether we’re empowering individuals with I/DD to achieve their goals or supporting our dedicated staff, we strive to make every moment impactful.
Join us in building a world where empowerment isn’t just a mission—it’s a way of life.
