Direct Support Professional- Community

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a part-time hourly position to provide direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities across Mercer County.

The role emphasizes assisting individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills in home and community settings. Flexibility is required; travel is expected and CPR/FA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED with at least 6 months experience with Autism.
• At least 6 months experience working with adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and Autism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to physically assist individuals if needed.
• CPR/FA Certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with an EHR system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Services provided in home and community settings to help individuals acquire, maintain and improve self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Job description

Status

Part-Time Hourly

FLSA classification

Non-Exempt

Summary of Position

Hourly, Part-Time position providing direct face-to-face service to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Mercer County.

Responsibilities

• Services provided in the home and community settings to protect the health and welfare to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.

Availability

Flexible hours; potentially up to 40 hours per week.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required with at least 6 months experience with Autism.
• At least 6 months of experience working with adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and Autism.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to physically assist individuals if needed.
• CPR/FA Certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Benefits Available

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.