Direct Support Professional

Integrity Support Solutions; Bangor (Northampton County); Hybrid; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Daily Pay Available

Personal and professional fulfillment

Job summary

Integrity Support Solutions seeks Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) in Northampton County, PA, to provide compassionate care for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other diagnoses. DSPs will assist in daily living, follow behavior support plans, and monitor emotional well-being. Qualified candidates must have a high school diploma, experience with specialized care, and reliable transportation. We're offering up to $17/hour and a $300 signing bonus, with flexible shifts throughout the week.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with Autism, OCD, and behavioral challenges preferred.
• Familiarity with behavioral intervention techniques and willingness to learn required.
• Must be patient and empathetic, able to remain calm during behavioral episodes.
• Strong verbal communication skills for accurate incident reporting.
• Reliable transportation for community outings is a must.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Training in crisis management or willingness to complete training is required.
• Physical capability to assist individuals when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support for individuals with autism and other diagnoses.
• Follow behavior support plans regarding self-injurious behaviors.
• Engage individuals in activities; ensure safety during community outings.
• Manage and document incidents and communicate effectively with the support team.
• Monitor situations to prevent emotional outbursts using approved interventions.
• Transport individuals to community activities.

Skills

Compassionate about the care and well-being of others

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills

Critical thinking

Observational skills and attention to detail

Tactful, patient, and understanding

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Future Opening: Direct Support Professional

• Signing bonus

Job Overview

Integrity Support Solutions is seeking compassionate, reliable, and patient Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide care and support to individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and various other diagnoses. In this specific case, DSPs will be responsible for maintaining the safety of, and supporting the emotional and physical needs of a young man, and following his personalized behavior support plan.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and support for individual, including assisting with daily living skills, emotional regulation, and community integration.
• Follow behavior support plans to manage and prevent self-injurious behaviors such as biting, hitting, and property destruction.
• Engage individual in positive and productive activities, providing supervision during outings, ensuring his safety in public, and assisting him with routine tasks.
• Manage and document any self-injurious behaviors, incidents, or property damage, and communicate effectively with supervisors and individual’s support team.
• Monitor and de-escalate situations to prevent emotional outbursts, including identifying behavioral triggers and using approved interventions.
• Be prepared to safely intervene if individual engages in self-harming behaviors.
• Transport individuals to activities in the community, including trips to Walmart, the gym, the mall, and other preferred locations.
• Collaborate with individual's mother and support team to follow structured routines and maintain consistent care.
• Maintain strict boundaries while building a rapport with individual, ensuring his emotional and psychological needs are met.

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with Autism, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Cognitive Disorders, and behavioral challenges preferred.
• Familiarity with behavioral intervention techniques and a willingness to learn and follow a specific behavior support plan.
• Must be patient, empathetic, and able to remain calm during behavioral episodes.
• Strong verbal communication skills; must be able to report incidents clearly and accurately.
• Must have reliable transportation to accompany individual during community outings.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and evenings.
• Training in crisis management, de-escalation, or a willingness to complete training is required.
• Physical capability to assist individual when necessary, including preventing elopement and managing aggressive behaviors.

Shifts Available

• Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• Monday – Friday 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (40 hours/week)
• Saturday – Sunday 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (16 hours/week)
• Saturday – Sunday 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (16 hours/week)

Why Work with Us

Integrity Support Solutions is dedicated to providing individualized, high-quality care for adults with special needs. By joining our team, you will play a crucial role in making a positive impact on the lives of individuals, ensuring their safety, well-being, and personal growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and acceptable motor vehicle record preferred
• Must pass Pennsylvania Criminal Background Check and drug test
• Possess or be able to acquire certification in First Aid and CPR

Skills

• Compassionate about the care and well-being of others
• Tactful, patient, and understanding
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Critical thinking
• Observational skills and attention to detail

Location

This position serves a client in Stroudsburg, PA

Similar Roles Interested candidates often have experience or interest in roles such as: Care Givers, Aides, CNA's, Home Health Aides, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, and BHTs

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Daily Pay Available
• Personal and professional fulfillment, positively impacting the lives of others

Pay Range

Up to $17 or more, depending on experience.

Signing Bonus

$300* (rules apply)