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This posting states $19 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 within 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
access Abilities , a local Home care agency, is immediately hiring Caregivers (known as IDD Attendants) to assist individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in Apollo, PA.
accessAbilities values what is important to people with disabilities and their families, who are striving for an everyday life. An everyday life is about opportunities relationships, rights, and responsibilities. It is about being a member of the community, having a valued role, contributing to society, and having one’s rights as a citizen fully respected. It is a vision that the staff at accessAbilities share.
The Current Shift opening works Saturday and Sunday 7:30am-3:30pm
Companion Services
Employees provide services to participants living in private homes focusing solely on the health and safety of the participant.
IDD attendants might help a participant with
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Home chores
- Shopping
- Attending medical appointments
- Making crafts
- Playing a board game
- Watching a favorite show
- Providing companionship
In Home and Community Supports
Employees provide services to help people gain, maintain, and improve skills that allow them to live and participate in their local community.
IDD attendants may assist participants with the following:
- Gaining socialization and adaptive skills
- Shopping and errands
- Going out to eat at their favorite restaurant
- Taking a participant bowling, to a movie, or the library
- Exploring a museum, amusement park, or festival
Our participants enjoy being involved in community events and we are always seeking out fun things to do locally!
We offer flexible schedules! Work when you are available. Part-time hours available. Evening or Weekend Shifts.
Did you know that you or someone you know may also qualify to be paid to care for your special needs loved one?
Position Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Ability to lift or transfer up to 100 lbs.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
- Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances
Preferred
- High School Diploma or GED
- Previous experience as a Direct Care Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Home Health Aide or Direct Support Professional
- Prior experience with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities
Apply Today!
- Online: www.accessabilities.org
- Call: 724-832-8272, extension 1069
accessAbilities Home & Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EEO/ADA
Part Time: 7:30am-3:30pm Sa Su
From Lifesteps's job posting, checked 5 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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