Direct Support Pro: Empower Independence & Care at Home

Maxim Healthcare; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness

Retirement and Financial Security

Lifestyle Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount Program

Transportation Benefits

College Partnership Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities. The role focuses on health, safety, independence, and person-centered support.

Responsibilities include crisis prevention, documentation, advocacy, and adherence to individualized support plans. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, 401(k), and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and write proficiently in English.
• Current CPR Card.
• Current Health Screening in accordance with state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s Health, Wellness and Safety.
• Encourage independence in daily living goals (learning, self-care, and other ADLs).
• Crisis prevention and intervention.
• Promote advocacy and individual rights.
• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status, interactions, and behaviors.
• Apply behavior support plan strategies and interventions as appropriate.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation immediately.
• Utilize prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement in person-centered services.
• Promote independence in activities of daily living, work/volunteer, learning, and leisure.
• Provide transportation as needed.
• Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

PA Nursing License (RN/PN) or PA CNA certification

Home health aide certificate

Competency evaluation/alternative state-approved training

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is hiring for a Direct Support Professional to provide care for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities. The role focuses on health, safety, independence, and person-centered support.

Responsibilities include crisis prevention, documentation, advocacy, and adherence to individualized support plans. Benefits include health coverage, PTO, 401(k), and ongoing training opportunities.