Direct Support Professional
- $1,000 sign-on bonus
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $16 an hour. Open direct support professional jobs in Pennsylvania post a median of $17.86 an hour, the middle half $16.50–$20, across 232 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Direct support professionals employed in Pennsylvania earn a median of $14.14 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS* & NEW RATE starting at $16.00 per hour
Direct Support Professional
Full Time - All Shifts! Monday through Friday, no weekends!
Shift 1: 7:00A - 3:00P
Shift 2: 3:00P - 11:00P
Shift 3: 11:00P - 7:00A
Do you have a special skill and passion for supporting people?
Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone?
KenCrest is hiring Direct Support Professionals / Home Health Aides for multiple locations within Western Montgomery County.
The Direct Support Professional role is for those who enjoy a challenge and the reward that comes with it. Being in this role requires both attention to detail and creativity because you are serving as both a life coach and personal support agent.
Joining our team at KenCrest can be fulfilling if you enjoy advocating and helping people who have difficulty communicating for themselves. This role can be rewarding if you like creating activities and experiences for individuals to get to know others in the community.
Common Daily Tasks:
Serve as both a caregiver and life coach to promote independence.
Helping guide individuals with activities of daily living (some examples are personal care, meals, giving medication, social outings, and shopping trips).
Support the individual by helping with communication and self-expression.
General housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Be creative in helping the individual meet their own goals - look for fun activities or ways for them to participate in community activities.
Complete required documents like incident reports, behavioral data, seizure charts, medical visit forms, etc.
Required for Employment
Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record
Clear criminal record, background checks and drug test in accordance with state requirements
Ability to convey, understand and follow spoken and written instructions in English
Strong Communication skills
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
Preferred Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED equivalent, preferred
One (1) year of experience in supporting individuals with autism and intellectual disabilities, preferred
*Sign On Bonus for New Hires or eligible Rehires ONLY
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From KenCrest's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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