Direct Support Professional (DSP) Position Available In Luzerne, Pennsylvania

Direct Support Professional (DSP) 3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars Nanticoke, PA 18634

Overview:

Hourly Pay Rate:

$18.00 an Hour $500 hiring bonus ($250 at hire, $250 after 6 months)

Full-Time Available Shifts:

6 AM

• 4 PM 1 PM
• 11 PM 8 PM
• 6 AM Rotating Weekend Shifts
• Every 2nd weekend Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide a framework of training, support, and long-term career growth.

At Embark Behavioral Health in White Haven, our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) —make a life-changing difference in the lives of teenage girls who need empathy, structure, and hope. If you’re passionate about mental health and supporting adolescents through emotional and behavioral challenges, we invite you to apply. In this role, you’ll foster a safe and supportive environment where teens can reconnect with themselves, their families, and their future. Through our proven therapeutic model, you’ll help clients build resilience, practice coping skills, and navigate everyday life with more confidence.

Responsibilities:

Ensure client emotional and physical safety at all times Support teens through emotional or behavioral crises using de-escalation techniques Help implement treatment plans in coordination with clinical staff Engage clients in daily living activities, skill-building exercises, and recreational programming (art, music, yoga, fitness, and more) Document progress and participate in team meetings to align on care strategies Model healthy boundaries and trusting relationships

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s in psychology or related field preferred) 21+ years of age Valid driver’s license Experience in residential, EMT, CNA, or similar caregiving roles preferred Able to pass background checks and drug screening Strong communication, patience, and relational skills Ability to remain calm, supportive, and present in high-stress moments

Benefits:

Access to professional growth using our leading edge strategies and trainings with our exceptional leaders Competitive salary Comprehensive Benefit Program that includes medical insurance with a generous company contribution towards a high deductible plan, dental insurance, vision insurance, voluntary life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, 401K with company matching, and paid paternity leave. PTO accrual schedule. Opportunity to foster relationships with adolescents and their families, create joy in their lives, and heal generations. Join a team of nationally recognized industry leaders who provide you with a framework of training, support, and long-term advancement opportunities. Embark and team members embrace the core values of empathy, trusting relationships, service, growth, and results. This is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to guide teens toward healing—and to grow alongside a team grounded in empathy, service, and purpose. Embark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Embark is committed to enriching the therapeutic and healing experience it offers through the diversity of its employees and community. Embark seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse staff who will contribute to the organization’s excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, and relevance in a global society.