Direct Support Professional — Community Living

Fitzmaurice-Community-Services,-Inc.; Stroudsburg (Monroe County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training

No Experience Required

Benefits

403b

AFLAC

NADSP incentive

Job summary

Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc. in Stroudsburg area is seeking Non-Residential Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with disabilities in Employment/IHCS/Companion and Supported Living services.

You’ll engage individuals, build trust, and help them progress toward ISP goals in community settings. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00am–6:00pm, about 25 hours per week, with flexibility to support program needs.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• Ability to pass and maintain Medication Certification & CPR/First Aid Certifications.
• Provide and maintain a Valid U.S. Driver’s License and insurable under company policy.

Responsibilities

• Arrive on time at the specified site.
• Assist the individual in performing the work responsibilities in such a way that fosters independence.
• Create and maintain positive relationships with the individual, supervisors, and co-workers in the workplace.
• Continually assess the vocational, social, communication and independent skills required by the specific job setting.
• Perform task analysis of each task as needed and provide guidance to participant/client
• Identify job site modifications as needed. Recommendations are to be discussed with the AVP of the Department.
• Comply with the policies and procedures of the job sites.
• Report to the AVP any of the individual’s needs, problems, or concerns.
• Complete service notes for each shift worked with the individual in Connect.
• Encourage, guide and train individuals in developing skills in accordance with their ISP.
• Provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic environment during activities in the community.

Skills

Medication Certification

CPR/First Aid Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc. in Stroudsburg area is seeking Non-Residential Direct Support Professionals to assist adults with disabilities in Employment/IHCS/Companion and Supported Living services.

You’ll engage individuals, build trust, and help them progress toward ISP goals in community settings. Schedule is Mon-Fri 8:00am–6:00pm, about 25 hours per week, with flexibility to support program needs.