Direct Support Pro: Foster Independence & Daily Living

KMA Health Services PA, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

KMA Health Services PA, Inc. is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in Armstrong/Indiana County, PA. The role focuses on fostering independence, life skills, and community participation.

Responsibilities include helping with ADLs, accompanying to appointments, teaching daily living skills, and documenting ISP outcomes. A strong emphasis on communication, empathy, and teamwork, with varied shifts including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Patience and empathy to support individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Flexibility for varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene.
• Support participation in community activities and recreation.
• Accompany to appointments, shopping, and social outings as needed.
• Encourage skills for independence like budgeting and transportation use.
• Document individualized support plans and ISP outcomes.
• Support communication and self-advocacy efforts.
• Report incidents or changes in condition to supervisor promptly.

Skills

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

KMA Health Services PA, Inc. is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in Armstrong/Indiana County, PA. The role focuses on fostering independence, life skills, and community participation.

Responsibilities include helping with ADLs, accompanying to appointments, teaching daily living skills, and documenting ISP outcomes. A strong emphasis on communication, empathy, and teamwork, with varied shifts including weekends, is required.