What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intellectual Disability - Advanced Direct Support Professional position at Keystone Human Services?
Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Advanced Direct Support Professionals to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.
The Advanced Direct Support Professional teaches, coaches, and supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. This position acts as a role model to support and assist individuals to have “everyday lives”. This includes opportunities to meet new people, develop friendships, find and maintain employment, exercise choice, maintain activities of daily living, and accomplish personal goals.
Benefits/Position Details:
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
The Advanced Direct Support Professional teaches, coaches, and supports individuals with intellectual disabilities. This position acts as a role model to support and assist individuals to have “everyday lives”. This includes opportunities to meet new people, develop friendships, find and maintain employment, exercise choice, maintain activities of daily living, and accomplish personal goals.
Benefits/Position Details:
- Full Time, non-exempt position
- $22.00 per hour
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more
- Generous paid time off program
- Extensive training and learning opportunities
- Career development and advancement
- High school diploma or equivalent
- One year of work experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviors or dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health
- ODP recognized DSP certification or ability to be enrolled, pursue, and obtain a certification upon hire
- Effective communication skills
- Intermediate computer skills, ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and learn web-based systems
- Valid driver’s license and access to properly insured vehicle
- Successful completion of pre-employment process, including Criminal History, MVR, Child Abuse and FBI clearances
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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