Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!SUMMARY:The Direct Support Professional / DSP is a direct service provider supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.Location: 100% community based with hubs in Downingtown and West ChesterSchedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm Adjusted schedules available if providing transportation from consumer homes to or from the Achieve programMonday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pmMonday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pmStarting rate of $18/hour progressing to $20/hour11 paid holidays10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal yearPRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES: Provide 1:1, 1:3 or 2:3 atio services in community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment and recreation.Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual’s Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual’s community with the ultimate goal of employment or volunteer opportunities.Perform other duties as required.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GEDValid driver's license requiredPhysical ability to safely lift 50+ poundsCREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)PA Child Abuse (Act 151) ClearancePA Criminal (Act 34) ClearancePA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (Use DHS Code: 1KG738)TB ScreeningPhysical examinationEducation Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts * Paid clearances & TB screening!BenefitsCCRES PERKS:Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefitsEmployer paid base medical plan!Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer matchEmployer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition discounts through educational partnershipsMilestone service awardsEmployee referral bonusGift card raffle on pay-day FridaysPaid credential renewalsAbout CCRESAs a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.Mission StatementConnecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=enCCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.(Created 12/30/25)(Updated 5/27/26 - KR)#ZR
Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!
NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!
SUMMARY:
- The Direct Support Professional / DSP is a direct service provider supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.
- Location: 100% community based with hubs in Downingtown and West Chester
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
- Adjusted schedules available if providing transportation from consumer homes to or from the Achieve program
- Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm
- Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
- Starting rate of $18/hour progressing to $20/hour
- 11 paid holidays
- 10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year
PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Provide 1:1, 1:3 or 2:3 atio services in community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.
- Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment and recreation.
- Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual’s Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.
- Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.
- Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual’s community with the ultimate goal of employment or volunteer opportunities.
- Perform other duties as required.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license required
- Physical ability to safely lift 50+ pounds
CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:
(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)
- PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
- PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
- PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (Use DHS Code: 1KG738)
- TB Screening
- Physical examination
- Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts
* Paid clearances & TB screening!
Benefits
CCRES PERKS:
- Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits
- Employer paid base medical plan!
- Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection
- 403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match
- Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition discounts through educational partnerships
- Milestone service awards
- Employee referral bonus
- Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
- Paid credential renewals
About CCRES
As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.
Mission Statement
Connecting schools and communities with caring professionals and resources that make a difference where it matters most.
APPLY TODAY FOR IMMEDIATE CONSIDERATION!
For a complete listing of available positions with CCRES please click here: https://apply.workable.com/ccres/?lng=en
CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
(Created 12/30/25)
(Updated 5/27/26 - KR)
#ZR
MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!Formally known as Chester County Regional Education Services, CCRES is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and as a vehicle to give back to the community. CCRES has grown, and now provides vital support for children, families and adults with a range of challenges including autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness as well as intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCRES also provides a variety of experienced school administrators to educational agencies throughout the region. Using a team approach, we work in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and other programs serving children and adults with specialized needs. We continue to expand our reach, serving neighboring counties including Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lebanon, and Lancaster.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE EVERY DAY!
Formally known as Chester County Regional Education Services, CCRES is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization created in 1999 through a partnership with the Chester County Intermediate Unit to meet the growing need for behavioral health services for children in Chester County, and as a vehicle to give back to the community. CCRES has grown, and now provides vital support for children, families and adults with a range of challenges including autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness as well as intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. CCRES also provides a variety of experienced school administrators to educational agencies throughout the region. Using a team approach, we work in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and other programs serving children and adults with specialized needs. We continue to expand our reach, serving neighboring counties including Berks, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, Lebanon, and Lancaster.
