IDD DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL WEST CHESTER, PA CAREGIVER 01-15-2022

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

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IDD Direct Support Professional

  • West Chester, 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 Montgomery County with :

  • starting rate of $15 / 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.)

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