Direct Support Professional

Pay

Hourly Pay: $20–$25

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, HSA and life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) savings plan
• Maxcares Awards Program
• Health & Wellness benefits including medical/prescription coverage, dental, vision, health advocacy (company‑paid if enrolled), and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement and financial security options: Health Savings Account, 401(k), short‑term disability, voluntary group life insurance, supplemental accidental insurance, hospital expense protection plan, critical illness insurance, home and auto insurance discounts, pet insurance, and legal benefits
• Lifestyle benefits: employee discount program, transportation benefits, college partnership program

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s health, wellness, and safety
• Encourage individual goals related to learning and maintaining independent living skills such as a healthy lifestyle, personal care, and other activities of daily living
• Crisis prevention and intervention
• Promote advocacy and individual rights
• Monitor and maintain detailed, compliant documentation on client status, interactions, and behaviors
• Safely implement behavior support plan strategies and interventions as applicable to the individual served
• Accurately and immediately report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation
• Utilize prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement to deliver person‑centered services based on the Individual Support Plan
• Promote independence in activities of daily living, work/volunteer, learning, and leisure
• Provide transportation based on client needs
• Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications

Requirements

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English
• Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation process
• Current CPR card
• Current health screening (in accordance with state regulations)
• Proof of one of the following qualifications:
  • Valid and verifiable Pennsylvania nurse’s license
  • Valid and verifiable Pennsylvania certified nurse aide certification
  • Certificate of completion from a state‑approved home health aide program
  • Demonstrated competency by passing a competency evaluation developed by the Home Care Agency that meets state requirements
  • Completion of a training program developed by a Home Care Agency, Home Care Registry, or other entity that meets state requirements or standards for Medicaid waiver or other publicly funded home and community‑based services
  • Successful completion of another program identified by the Department via publication in the Pennsylvania Bulletin or on the Department’s website

About Maxim Healthcare

Maxim Healthcare has been making a difference in the lives of patients, caregivers, employees, and communities for more than 30 years. The company offers private‑duty nursing, skilled nursing, physical rehabilitation, companion care, respite care, and behavioral care for individuals with chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. Maxim is committed to quality customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical healthcare needs, making it a trusted partner wherever care is needed.