Behavior Support DSP: Empower Independence at Home

Maxim Healthcare; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellness benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities. This role emphasizes health, wellness, safety, and independence with ongoing training and supervision.

Competitive hourly pay of 20–25 with weekly paychecks, plus comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA and life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and other programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Current CPR Card.
• Current Health Screening per state regulations.
• Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation process.
• Valid and verifiable PA nursing license, CNA certification, or Home Health Aide certification, or equivalent competency as defined by the state.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client health, wellness and safety.
• Encourage goals related to learning and independent living skills.
• Crisis prevention and intervention.
• Promote advocacy and individual rights.
• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status, interactions and behaviors.
• Implement behavior support plans as applicable.
• Promptly report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.
• Use prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement for person-centered services.
• Promote independence in activities of daily living, work/volunteer, learning and leisure.
• Provide transportation based on client needs.
• Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications.

Skills

English literacy

Education

CPR Certification

Direct Care Worker Competency Evaluation

PA Nursing License

PA CNA Certification

Home Health Aide Certification

Home Care Agency Competency Evaluation

State-approved Home Health Training Program

PA Department Publication Program Admission

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide support and care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities. This role emphasizes health, wellness, safety, and independence with ongoing training and supervision.

Competitive hourly pay of 20–25 with weekly paychecks, plus comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, HSA and life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and other programs.