Direct Support Professional

Aveanna Healthcare; Ellwood City (Lawrence County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider seeks a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their personal goals. This role involves hands-on support in various environments, focusing on emotional and physical well-being. A high school diploma is required along with a desire to help others live fulfilling lives. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication, flexibility, and problem-solving skills. Join us in making a difference today!

Qualifications

• Desire to assist individuals to live life to its fullest.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one services to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Implement strategies to assist individuals in achieving their Individual Support Plan.
• Document services in accordance with state and program regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time Management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Job description

Join to apply for the Direct Support Professional role at Aveanna Healthcare

Why Join Aveanna Education Services? Want to make a difference? So do we! We believe that everyone is capable of growth and development, and if people are not growing and developing, it’s because they haven’t been given the proper support (yet). That’s where we come in! We are here to help each person with whom we work grow, develop, and become a little bit better today than they were yesterday. Apply your skills as a Direct Support Professional in a public‑school setting and begin making a difference in the lives of students with special needs.

Position Overview

Working in the home and/or a community environment the Direct Support Professional is responsible for the delivery of quality one‑on‑one services to intellectual and/developmentally disabled individuals and working towards their outcome statement as outlined in the Individual Support Plan. Care may also involve activities of daily living and communication with other members of the individual’s multi‑disciplinary team.

Essential Job Functions

• As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will professionally support adult or pediatric individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well‑being.
• Implement strategies to assist the individual in obtaining their outcome as stated in the (ISP) Individual Support Plan.
• Complete documentation to substantiate services being delivered (EVV, daily service note).
• Assist the Individual and the Individual’s interdisciplinary team in the development and maintenance of the Individual’s ISP (Individual Support Plan).
• Immediately reports any changes or problems in the Individual’s condition to manager.
• Required to complete all documentation in accordance with state and program regulations, Aveanna HealthCare policies and procedures and any applicable accreditation standards.
• Always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
• Assist individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
• Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.
• Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
• Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, personal hygiene, etc.
• Assist Individuals in living an everyday life.
• Ensure the health and safety of the Individual.

Respite Only Requirements

• For out‑of‑home overnight respite service all members of household 18 and older must comply with obtaining Criminal history checks.
• For out‑of‑home overnight respite service provide proof of homeowners/ renters insurance.

Requirements

• The desire to assist individuals to live life to its fullest.
• High school diploma or equivalency.
• Active driver’s license, current automobile insurance, current car registration and current car inspection if transporting.
• Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.
• FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements.

Other Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
• Ability to recognize incidents and report them.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Attention to detail.
• Time Management.
• Strong commitment to excellence.
• Effective problem‑solving and conflict resolution.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Quick‑thinking and astute decision‑making skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Occasional lifting, caring, pushing and pulling of up to 25 pounds.
• Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting.
• Must be able to sit and climb stairs.
• Must have visual and hearing acuity.

Environment

Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Health‑related Requirements

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health‑related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.