Direct Support Professional- Community

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Dental (voluntary)

Vision (voluntary)

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time hourly role providing direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities in Mercer County. Services occur in home and community settings to protect health and welfare and help individuals develop self-help and social skills.

The position offers flexible hours and may reach up to 40 hours per week; a sign-on bonus is available and hourly pay is competitive. CPR/FA certification is a plus, bilingual Spanish is a bonus.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
• Help individuals acquire, maintain and improve self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.
• Support health and welfare and facilitate daily living activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

CPR/FA Certification

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

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 MercerCounty.

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

Availability: Flexible hours; potentially up to 40 hours per week.

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE!

Hourly Competitive Pay!

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, or 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.

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