Direct Support Pro | Flexible Schedules

REACHING BEYOND LIMITS; Kingston (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Matching

Paid Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Holidays

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Schedules

Ability to advance within the company

Job summary

A community support organization in Westmoreland County seeks a Direct Support Professional to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves providing direct support with daily activities, implementing behavior management strategies, and fostering a safe environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and experience in patient care. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and flexible schedules along with a salary range of $13 - $15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct support, patient care, or related field preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct support to individuals with IDD.
• Assists with activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene and meal preparation.
• Implements behavior management plans to support positive behavior.
• Delivers compassionate patient care to meet physical and emotional needs.
• Maintains documentation of services provided.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to implement behavior management techniques

Knowledge of activities of daily living (ADL)

Ability to work independently

Empathy and patience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

A community support organization in Westmoreland County seeks a Direct Support Professional to enrich the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves providing direct support with daily activities, implementing behavior management strategies, and fostering a safe environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and experience in patient care. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and flexible schedules along with a salary range of $13 - $15 per hour.