Direct Support Pro: Empower Independence & Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly paychecks

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA and Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) savings plan

Awards Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities.

Responsibilities include promoting health, safety, independence, and activities of daily living; documenting progress; and supporting behavior plans while ensuring respect for client rights. Training and certifications are required as outlined in the job listing.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s health, wellness and safety.
• Encourage independence in daily living activities.
• Crisis prevention and intervention.
• Promote advocacy and individual rights.
• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status and progress.
• Implement behavior support plans as applicable.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately.
• Use prompting, instruction, modeling and reinforcement to deliver person-centered services.
• Promote independence in daily living, work, learning and leisure.
• Provide transportation based on client needs.
• Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications.

Skills

English proficiency

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide care and support for individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities.

Responsibilities include promoting health, safety, independence, and activities of daily living; documenting progress; and supporting behavior plans while ensuring respect for client rights. Training and certifications are required as outlined in the job listing.