Full-Time

Direct Support Professional

Posted on 9/11/2026

KenCrest

KenCrest

501-1,000 employees

Community-based supports for people with disabilities

Compensation Overview

$18/hr

Spring City, PA, USA

In Person

Rotating weekends and day, evening, overnight, and weekend-only shifts are available.

Category
Social & Community Services (1)
Required Skills
CPR
Medication Administration
First Aid

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Requirements
  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record, with three years of driving experience required.
  • Driver's license, insurance, and registration must be aligned with the applicant's state of permanent residence.
  • Ability to pass background checks and drug screening according to state requirements.
  • Ability to understand, speak, read, and follow instructions in English.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Completion of mandatory paid two-week new employee orientation and required training, including Medication Administration, MANDT, and CPR/First Aid.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as a caregiver and life coach to promote independence.
  • Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, meals, medication administration, social outings, and shopping.
  • Support individuals with communication and self-expression.
  • Complete general housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
  • Help individuals work toward their personal goals and participate in community activities.
  • Complete required documentation such as incident reports, behavioral data, seizure charts, and medical visit forms.

KenCrest provides community-based supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities and autism across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut, serving over 12,500 individuals at about 400 sites. It offers Early Intervention, Birth-to-Five, preschool, home- and community-based services, Head Start, Lifesharing, Community Living options, and Employment services. Its long history (founded in 1905) and broad, age-spanning program mix—along with living options from group homes to family-based Lifesharing—set it apart, as it integrates education, housing, and work supports in one umbrella across three states. The goal is to help people with disabilities and their families achieve meaningful, independent lives in their communities through coordinated supports addressing education, daily living, housing, and employment.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

1905

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Pennsylvania removed the $10,000 lifetime assistive-technology cap on January 7, 2026.
  • Arthur Anderson became CFO in November 2025, strengthening financial leadership.
  • KenCrest expanded Delaware programming and added 2026 public visibility through disability-summit outreach.

What critics are saying

  • Burnett-Robins v. KenCrest Services entered federal court on January 26, 2026.
  • OSHA logged a complaint against KenCrest Services on March 28, 2024.
  • Any serious neglect case in group homes threatens licenses, Medicaid funding, and the nonprofit brand.

What makes KenCrest unique

  • KenCrest serves 12,500 people across Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Connecticut.
  • It spans birth-to-senior care, from Early Intervention through residential and employment supports.
  • Its Meaningful Day and assistive-technology programs address daily independence, not just custodial care.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Wellness Program

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Professional Development Budget