Search jobs > Philadelphia, PA > Part-time > Direct support professional

IDD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL PHILADELPHIA, PA CAREGIVER 01-20-2022

Help at Home, LLC
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Full-time
Part-time

Thanks for visiting our Career Page. Please review our open positions and apply to the positions that match your qualifications.

IDD Direct Support Professional

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Part Time to Full Time
  • Caregiver
  • Entry Level

Do You :

  • Enjoy working with people and thrive when you have one-on-one interaction with others.
  • Treat people as a unique and special person and not merely as a case, patient, project, or burden.
  • Prefer a variety of tasks in a day.
  • Don't want a desk job.
  • Use positive words to acknowledge and appreciate people.
  • Enjoy work that has the potential to make a difference in someone's life.
  • Want a career with growing opportunities.

If this sounds like you, a career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) might be for you!

Current openings and hours available in Philadelphia and surrounding suburb areas with :

  • starting rate of $18 / hour
  • SIGN-ON BONUS
  • Full time, Part time & flexible schedules
  • Health insurance for full time employees
  • Employee referral bonus

DSPs provide direct support services, companion services and / or respite care to young adults and adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (I / DD).

Services are provided to the clients at home and / or in the community setting, in accordance with the Individual Support Plan (ISP).

Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are directly supervised by a Program Specialist, as well as the Program Director.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assists individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Provides and maintains safe environment for the consumers.
  • Assists the consumer with attaining goals in order to have positive outcomes as described in the individuals ISP.
  • Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification techniques.
  • Performs or assists the consumer with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the ISP.
  • Completes accurate documentation of the services.
  • Performs other job-related duties as may be assigned.

TRAINING :

All employees will be required to complete the mandatory in-service trainings for state compliance purposes. All trainings can be completed virtually with monetary compensation.

COMPETENCIES

  • High school diploma or equivalent; or completion of a state approved training program; or demonstrate skills and have a passing score on a written competency test.
  • Able to pass criminal background check.
  • Minimum age requirement of 18 years.
  • Performs tasks in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
  • Maintains a professional attitude and demeanor and communicates effectively.
  • Ability to work in a variety of environments, ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

Apply for this position

Required Apply with

30+ days ago
Related jobs
Promoted
Ladders
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Am Law 200 civil defense law firm with over sixty years of continued service to our corporate, insurance, and individual clients, is seeking a litigation attorney in our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania office with two to five years of legal experience needed for dynamic and varied practice. This position...

SpArc Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

SpArc is hiring compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to support and care for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in both the Vocational Training Center day program and our Cultural Arts Center day program. Outline and prepare daily routine(s) for program participants ...

ThinkTank LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

As a Direct Marketing Manager, you will lead a team of Broadband Consultants dedicated to promoting and enrolling eligible customers into an affordable home internet and streaming TV service package for a leading Fortune 500 company. Participate directly in customer enrollments to provide firsthand ...

Lorven Technologies
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Location: Philadelphia, PA- Onsite. They provide maintenance support beginning in Validation phase, prepare and execute for revenue service at the depots. Role: Maintenance Engineer & Fleet Support (Rail). Support maintenance engineering activities related to the maintenance operations of High-Speed...

Elwyn
Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process in support of the support plan; reports issues in the event plan is problematic. Supervises, instructs, supports and provides guidance to assigned persons served in accordance with the individual's support plan, and working daily toward the de...

365 Health Services
Media, Pennsylvania

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the following benefits: Weekly pay Flexible Schedules VERY Competitive Wages Holiday Pay Paid Trainings Overtime Compensation Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Qualifications to be a Direct Support Professional include: · All clearances and tra...

Superior Staffing LLC
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Essential Duties and FunctionsDirect Care:•Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Support Plan•Administer Medication as needed•Support consumers in activities of daily living such as meal prep, toileting, personal hygiene, as appropriate•Assist in Community Integ...

Resources for Human Development
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This is dispersed into two payments; First payment is paid after 2-week training is completed, Second payment is paid after 90-Day probationary period. The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral ...

Maxim Healthcare Services
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Maxim Healthcare Services is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities within their homes or communities. Competitive pay & weekly paychecks. Completion of a training program developed by a Home Care Agency or Home Care Regist...

Resources for Human Development
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Behavioral health histories. This Direct Support Professional role will be employed by Haldeman-Grant, a program within RHD. Support services, at Haldeman-Grant, are person-centered and bi-lateral with an...