# Part-time Direct Support Professional: Day Program > Access Services · Colmar, United States · Part-time · Posted 2026-04-01 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Day Programs ## Description We are hiring a dedicated and caring **Part-time Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Colmar PA!**  As a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our life enrichment day programs. Our quality-focused support staff work with the individuals’ goals and help those individuals maintain or increase their independence and live their best lives.  **The schedule is part-time, three days per week (8:00am–4:00pm)**. Candidates must be available to work Mondays and Fridays; the third workday can be Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday based on preference.  **Functions of the Direct Support Professional**  - Provide reliable, consistent support to individuals in the day program.  - Support individuals in their daily routines, including personal care and meals.  - Follow individualized support, behavioral, and health plans to ensure each person’s safety, wellbeing, and personal goals.  - Encourage independence, skill‑building, and participation in meaningful activities such as learning, recreation, volunteering, and community engagement.  - Create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment that promotes dignity, self‑expression, and personal choice.  - Assist with transportation to and from programs and community activities.  - Work collaboratively with team members to meet individual needs.  - Observe, document, and communicate important information about progress, behaviors, or incidents in a timely and accurate manner.  - Communicate professionally with individuals, families, coworkers, and supervisors.  - Represent the organization’s values through respectful conduct and ethical decision‑making. ## Requirements **Requirements and Qualifications**  _Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances._  **Education:** High school diploma or GED required.   **Experience:** One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.  **Driving Requirements:**   This position requires regular driving during the workday to support individuals in the community. To be eligible, candidates must:   - Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license  - Maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with Access Services’ Motor Vehicle Policy   - Be willing and able to drive both their personal vehicle and work vehicles as part of regular job duties   **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:**   - Ability to teach and support basic daily living skills and provide personal care as needed.  - Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals served, families, coworkers, and community partners.  - Sound judgment and discretion when applying policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.  - Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.  - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team settings, and to adapt to varying work environments and daily assignments.  - Demonstrated compassion, professionalism, and respect for individual rights, dignity, and personal choice.  - Willingness and ability to learn and use common workplace technologies, including email, productivity software, learning platforms, scheduling/timekeeping systems, and mobile devices.  - Basic computer skills, including navigating shared drives, using office equipment, and performing routine troubleshooting or submitting support requests as needed. ## Benefits **Schedule and Compensation:**   This part-time position starts at an hourly rate of $17 per hour, with increases based on education and experience.   The schedule is three days per week (8:00am–4:00pm). Candidates must be available to work Mondays and Fridays; the third workday can be Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday based on preference.   **Our comprehensive benefits package for part-time employees includes:**  · Paid Time Off  · Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites  · Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  · Referral bonuses  · Ongoing training  · Discounts on various services and perks with local credit unions  · College tuition discounts and tuition reimbursement  · 401k match  **Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:**   Work is primarily performed in community settings, and/or day program environments supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The environment may involve exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, and occasional unpredictable behaviors.  • Must be able to remain attentive, responsive, and engaged throughout shifts.  • Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and assist individuals with mobility.  • Must be able to lift, transfer, push, or pull individuals and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.  • Requires the ability to safely push and maneuver individuals in manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and up or down ramps.  • Must be able to assist individuals in and out of vehicles and safely secure them in wheelchair vans, using appropriate adaptive equipment and safety restraints.  • May be required to provide hands-on physical assistance with personal care, positioning, or daily living activities.  • Requires sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor safety, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to needs or emergencies.  • Must have reliable transportation and the ability to accompany or transport individuals to community activities.  • Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required depending on specific activities or health and safety guidelines.   Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ## Apply [Apply at Access Services](https://apply.workable.com/access-services-3/j/8675C0A16B/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)