Direct Support Pro: Empower Independence & Care

At Peace Health Care Agency; Mount Carmel (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

At Peace Health Care Agency in the United States seeks a Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide person-centered care at home and in the community, encouraging independence while ensuring safety and dignity in every interaction.

Responsibilities include hands-on daily living support, mobility assistance, implementing BSPs, and transporting clients to medical and community appointments.

Qualifications

• BSP knowledge and home care practices.
• Ability to assist individuals with mobility and personal care needs.
• Proficiency in tracking goals and applying individualized support strategies.
• Understanding of individual rights and patient privacy (HIPAA).
• Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable with strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility.
• Foster independence and community involvement for individuals with disabilities.
• Implement and adapt individualized care plans and BSPs.
• Ensure a safe, respectful environment upholding individual rights and well-being.
• Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diverse needs.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards.
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to medical, therapy, and community appointments.

Skills

BSP knowledge

Mobility support

Goal tracking

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Job description

**Job Summary**

Are you passionate about empowering others and making a real difference in your community? As a Direct Support Professional, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities-both at home and in the community. You'll provide person-centered care, encourage independence, and ensure safety and dignity in every interaction.

**Duties**

• Deliver hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility
• Foster independence and community involvement for individuals with disabilities
• Implement and adapt individualized care plans and behavioral strategies (BSP)
• Ensure a safe, respectful environment that protects individual rights and well-being
• Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diverse needs
• Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to medical, therapy, and community appointments
  
  

**Skills**

• Strong knowledge of behavioral support plans (BSPs) and home care practices
• Ability to assist individuals with mobility and personal care needs
• Proficient in goal tracking and implementing individualized support strategies
• Solid understanding of individual rights, person-centered advocacy, and HIPAA compliance
• Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills
  
  

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and access to your own reliable transportation.
• Prior experience as a DSP