Direct Support Professional (DSP) Jobs in Pennsylvania
Per diem and contract DSP shifts at PA IDD providers, community homes, ICF/IID facilities, and day programs. Weekly pay, real schedules, and recruiters who understand the IDD field.
Why DSPs Choose ProStat
IDD is the most relational corner of healthcare staffing. We staff DSPs who actually want to be there — and we treat the work like the career it is.
Weekly direct deposit
Friday pay for the prior week. No 30-day delays.
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Our team knows the difference between an ICF/IID facility, a CLA community home, and a day program — and matches you to fit.
Shifts that fit your life
Mornings, evenings, weekends, or overnights — pick what works around your schedule, school, or second job.
Where DSPs Work With ProStat
We place Direct Support Professionals across PA in IDD-serving environments — residential, day-program, and community-based.
- Community Living Arrangements (CLA)
- ICF/IID Facilities
- IDD Day Programs
- Group Homes
- Behavioral Support Programs
- Supported Employment Settings
- Respite Programs
- Family Living / Lifesharing Settings
What Pennsylvania DSPs Do at ProStat
ProStat DSPs support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full lives — ADL assistance, medication oversight (where certified), community outings, behavioral support, vocational and educational reinforcement, and the kind of consistent presence that changes outcomes. We staff IDD providers across Lancaster, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Reading, York, Allentown, and most of central and eastern PA. If you have prior IDD experience (or strong behavioral support skills), a clean background check, and patience, we want to talk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need IDD experience to work with ProStat?
Strong IDD experience is preferred, but not strictly required for all assignments. Some clients want fully experienced DSPs; others will accept candidates with behavioral support or caregiving backgrounds and onboard you.
What certifications do I need?
Requirements vary by assignment. Common: PA medication administration training, CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention), CPR/First Aid, clean PA criminal record and child abuse clearances. We’ll tell you what each role requires.
Is overnight work available?
Yes. Many IDD residential settings need overnight DSPs (some active, some asleep-shift). Tell us your preference.
How often do I get paid?
Weekly direct deposit every Friday.
Do you place DSPs in ICF/IID facilities?
Yes. ICF/IID assignments have additional documentation requirements, which we’ll walk you through during onboarding.
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