Part time enhanced SSP

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Enhanced Direct Support Worker

📍 Collegeville, PA | 💲 $37/hour + mileage 🕘 Monday and Thursday, 8:30AM–3:00 PM (flexible end time)

We are looking for a caring, dependable Enhanced Direct Support Worker to support a friendly, active young man with nonverbal autism and intellectual disability. He communicates using an iPad and does best with positive, patient, and consistent support from someone who enjoys building real connections.

He is a happy and enthusiastic person who can be laid back but requires active engagement. He likes getting out into the community - local shopping areas, lunch places, volunteering, and parks are some of his favorites. At home, he enjoys listening to his Spotify music with his headphones and watching cartoons and movies on Netflix and Disney with staff. He thrives with staff who are hands-on, talk to him, engage fully, and enjoy being part of his day.

This is an active, hands-on position that includes full personal care and meaningful engagement throughout the day. We’re looking for someone who brings kindness, experience, and a calm, supportive presence. You’ll be working in a family home with a warm, supportive family who values professionalism, reliability, and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Support routines and activities of daily living
• Provide full personal care with dignity and respect
• Follow a Positive Behavior Support Plan/data collection
• Support daily living skills and give some medication
• Transport him to community activities (mileage reimbursed)
• Enjoy community outings and recreational activities together
• Work 1:1 or 2:1 as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Gerontology OR NADD Competency-Based IDD/MI DSP Certification OR CNA, LPN, ADN, or RBT certification

• Experience supporting individuals with autism or developmental disabilities is preferred
• Behavioral support experience; ABA/PBS knowledge preferred
• Patient, engaging, reliable, and team-oriented
• Non-smoker with reliable transportation
• Clean driving record; background and drug screening required

Why You’ll Love This Position

• $37/hour plus mileage reimbursement
• Consistent weekday schedule - no nights or weekends
• Meaningful, relationship-based work
• Supportive, flexible family and clear expectations
• BCBA support provided

📍 Private home in Collegeville, PA