Compassionate Direct Support Specialist - Flexible Schedule

The Center for Family Support Inc.; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Center for Family Support Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in the United States.

The role focuses on helping individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful lives, while protecting rights and providing genuine friendship in both full-time and part-time capacities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health and dental insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs.
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help people we support have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
• Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
• Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
• Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
• Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Job description

The Center for Family Support Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals in the United States.

The role focuses on helping individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful lives, while protecting rights and providing genuine friendship in both full-time and part-time capacities. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), health and dental insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.