Compassionate Direct Support Professional - One-Person Home

Life's New Beginning; York (York County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time and part-time positions

Advancement opportunities

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending account

PTO

Job summary

Life's New Beginning is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a one-person home in York, PA. The DSP will provide direct care, teach daily living skills, and promote health, safety, social, and relationship-building abilities.

The role requires experience with IDD, trauma-informed and mental health experience, and the ability to stay calm in unpredictable environments. Training includes CPR, First Aid, and Safe Crisis Management, with both full-time and part-time options available.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with individuals with IDD that exhibit behaviors that may result in significant physical harm to self and others.
• Trauma informed care experience is required.
• Mental health experience is required.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Minimum age 18 and a valid PA driver's license with 2 years driving experience.
• Ability to participate in required trainings (CPR, First Aid, Med Administration, Safe Crisis Management).

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and teach daily living skills (cooking, self-care, hygiene, laundry, cleaning, shopping).
• Support health and safety, social skills, and relationship building.
• Assist in community activities and social/recreational events.
• Act as a mentor to foster independence.

Skills

calm demeanor

trauma informed care

mental health experience

respond in moment

emotionally strong

English proficiency

background check readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Life's New Beginning is seeking a Direct Support Professional for a one-person home in York, PA. The DSP will provide direct care, teach daily living skills, and promote health, safety, social, and relationship-building abilities.

The role requires experience with IDD, trauma-informed and mental health experience, and the ability to stay calm in unpredictable environments. Training includes CPR, First Aid, and Safe Crisis Management, with both full-time and part-time options available.