Behavior Support Direct Support Professional

Access Services; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Bonuses

Ongoing Training

Discounts on services and local perks

College tuition discounts

Health, Vision, Rx & Dental insurances

401k match

Job summary

Access Services seeks an enthusiastic Enhanced Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our Home and Community Supports team in Malvern, PA. Shifts run Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–4:00 PM, primarily in the community.

We welcome full-time or part-time applicants to fill the open shifts. The DSP will support adults with developmental disabilities to live independently in a home environment, following individualized plans, and providing crisis management, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher required for Enhanced DSP role.
• One year DSP experience with 1000 hours accepted with NADD certification.
• NADD/ABA credentials or related certifications are considered.
• Must meet background checks and driving clearance requirements.
• Ability to operate and document in PSP as required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in community and home settings.
• Follow plan of care and approved interventions, including crisis management and positive reinforcement.
• Maintain accurate case notes and progress documentation.
• Engage in supervision, training, and continuing education.
• Promote resident rights and person-centered planning.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Daily living skills

Personal care

Interpersonal skills

Building relationships

Verbal communication

Documentation

Time management

Autism training/behavior management

Tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology/Education/Special Education/C Counseling/Social Work/Gerontology

HS Diploma/GED with 1 year DSP experience (1000 hours) + NADD Certification

NADD Certification

Registered Behavior Technician

Certified Nursing Assistant

Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst

Job description

Access Services is seeking a Behavior Support “Enhanced” DSP (Direct Support Professional) to join our Home and Community Supports team in Malvern, PA! This enhanced case has a schedule of Monday-Friday 9:00AM-4:00PM and will be worked primarily in the community. We are open to full-time or part-time staff filling the open shifts!

The ideal candidate will be confident and comfortable with behaviors. The individual being servedcan be hands-on and responds well to support professionals who demonstrate a consistent, predictable, and strong presence, so they feel safe.

_ If you are not qualified for our “Enhanced” DSP role, we have DSP openings throughout the surrounding areas you may be qualified for. _ `

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who desire to continue living in a home environment for as long as possible. Your daily actions as a Direct Support Professional will enable each individual to flourish in their desired home context, maintain or increase their independence, and live their best lives. Your goal is to provide the highest quality care for each individual.

Key Responsibilities of the DSP:

• Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities in the region where you serve. You will provide creative support through a variety of tasks and activities in the community.

• Direct Support Professionals will provide support as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.

• Direct Support Professionals will maintain appropriate case notes for the individuals served.

• Direct Support Professionals will engage in supervision, training, and professional development.

Requirements

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and driving clearances.

Enhanced DSP candidates must meet one of the three following criteria:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or Gerontology.
2. OR, High School Diploma/GED equivalency will be accepted with one year (equaling at least 1000 hours) of experience as a Direct Support Professional. Candidates will then be required to complete NADD Certification with the support of Access Services. This will require 2 letters of reference: one from a client or family and one from a supervisor.
3. OR, other accepted degree/certifications (current or active):

• NADD Competency Based Clinical Certification, NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification, or NADD Competency-Based Direct-Support Professional Certification.

• Registered Behavior Technician.

• Certified Nursing Assistant.

• Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst.

Driving Requirements:

• A validdriver’s license, and access to a reliablevehicle during work hours.

• A U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (not including time with a permit).

• Must be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Creative problem solving and strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to teach basic daily living skills.

• Ability and willingness to provide personal care.

• Knowledge of basic family dynamics.

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, their families, case managers and the general public.

• Ability to express ideas clearlywith the individual and family.

• Ability to express idea’s verbally and document clear and precise outcomes as documented in the PSP.

• Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the family atmosphere.

• Commitment to Resident Rights and individuality of the person being served.

• Ability to manage time and work independently within provided guidelines.

• Skills acquired fromtraining on autism spectrum disorders, experience in managing medical needs, or behavior management.

• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care ensuring individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks. Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP.

Benefits

Compensationand schedule:

• The base rate for the Enhanced Direct Support Professional position starts at $17/hour with an additional $5/hour incentive rate for a starting rate of $22/hour for enhanced case shifts. Increases to the base rate are based on education and experience.

• The enhanced rate position is available based on program openings. Currently, this position has availability for the following schedule:

  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 9:00AM-4:00PM.

  • We are open to full-time or part-time staff filling the above shifts!

All employees receive the following benefits:

• Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Referral Bonuses

• Ongoing Training

• Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts

If working 20 hours or more, benefits also include:

• Paid Time Off, Tuition reimbursement, 401k match.

If working 30+ hours per week, benefits also include:

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances

• 401k match, Tuition Reimbursement and college tuition discounts

• 20 Days Paid Time Off plus additional time with continued service. Paid Holiday Time. Catastrophic Sick Leave (CSL)

• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and do not restrict management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.