Community DSP: Meaningful Care with Paid Training

Supportive Concepts For Families; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Employee Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Supportive Concepts for Families in Reading, PA seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community and home settings. You will transportation assistance, support daily living activities, monitor safety, and help clients achieve ISP goals.

No experience required; paid training and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Current driver’s license and a functional vehicle for driving between sites.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to provide hands-on support and physical assistance when needed.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in human service related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled persons (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community or home settings.
• Coordinate consumer transportation to medical, housing, community, and program appointments.
• Assist with activities of daily living and medication administration as needed.
• Complete required paperwork: timecards, progress notes, schedules, forms, and logs.
• Be available for shifts 24/7 as scheduled and assist with emergencies as needed.
• Support ISP development and assist with special projects for the program.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Strong communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Supportive Concepts for Families in Reading, PA seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community and home settings. You will transportation assistance, support daily living activities, monitor safety, and help clients achieve ISP goals.

No experience required; paid training and career growth opportunities are offered.