Full job description

We are looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professional (DSP) to join our growing team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more fulfilled and happy life. Working with each individual, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.

Direct Support Professional Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Be a personal companion to your individual and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence
• Encourage and foster individuals’ preferred hobbies and interests
• Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals’ many daily living needs including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication and socialization skills
• Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink, if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance
• Help set individual goals and track client progress, complete daily shift notes and report findings to superiors
• Escort individuals to appointments, meetings, events, etc.
• Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration
• Develop meaningful relationships and connections with your individuals to make them feel cared for and included in the community
• Follow all health and safety protocol
• Help clean and tidy home for the individuals
• Attend continued education courses, training and get further certified as the job requires
• Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging support professional at all times; you are a caregiver, cheerleader and advocate rolled into one and your work can change the lives of many for the better

Requirements:

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Pass state background check (dependent on state requirements)
• Comfortable working independently and can consistently make good judgments that benefit the client
• Flexible, with a keen ability to handle stress well
• A friendly disposition with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Computer literate and technologically savvy
• Experience tracking and recording information
• Experience working with Non-Verbal Individualds
• Enjoys working with developmentally disabled individuals to improve their quality of life
• Can quickly manage stressful situations responsibly and effectively
• Strong interpersonal skills and passionate about helping those in need

'Work Remotely * No

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $14.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekends

Work Location: Multiple locations

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $14.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Experience:

• Direct support: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Philadelphia, PA (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person