Full-Time Caregiver/Direct Support Professional - Bellefonte & Surrounding Areas

Urgent Need for Two Dedicated Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

Bellefonte, PA & Surrounding Areas
$15–$20/hr | 40 Hours/Week | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Float Position — Support Multiple Individuals Across the Day/Week

Some caregiving roles ask for patience.
This one asks for flexibility, strength, and a genuine commitment to serving your community.

We are urgently hiring two full-time Direct Support Professionals — one male and one female — to provide essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Bellefonte and the surrounding Centre County area. These roles are ideal for experienced caregivers who want stable hours, meaningful work, and the opportunity to make a real impact every single day.

Why This Role Matters

As a Float DSP, you will support multiple individuals across the week, each with unique needs, personalities, and routines. No two days will look the same — and that’s exactly why your adaptability, compassion, and professionalism matter.

You may work with individuals who require:

• Personal care assistance
• Behavior-support strategies
• Lifting and transfer support
• Community engagement
• Daily living skills
• Emotional reassurance and steady guidance

Your presence brings stability, dignity, and support to people who rely on you to navigate their daily lives.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will travel between homes and community settings within Bellefonte and nearby areas, providing essential support such as:

• Full or partial assistance with ADLs (hygiene, dressing, toileting, feeding)
• Lifting, transfers, and mobility support (varies by individual)
• Implementing behavior-support strategies
• Supporting community outings and appointments
• Encouraging independence and skill-building
• Offering companionship, structure, and emotional support
• Maintaining accurate documentation and communication

This role requires someone who is confident, reliable, and ready to be a positive force in the Centre County community.

Who We Need

We’re looking for DSPs who are:

• Experienced in caregiving, DSP work, HHA, CNA, or related fields
• Adaptable, able to support multiple individuals with different needs
• Comfortable with lifting and physical support
• Compassionate, patient, and grounded
• Reliable, with strong communication and time-management skills
• Committed to providing high-quality care
• Willing to travel between locations throughout the day

Schedule

• Full-time, 40 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Must be willing to float between multiple homes and service locations

Pay Rate

$15.00 – $20.00 per hour

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Active car insurance
• Up-to-date vehicle inspection and registration
• Ability to travel between locations
• Openness to supporting individuals with varying personal care, behavioral, and lift