Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Lifesnewbeginning; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time & Part-time positions

Opportunity for advancement

Competitive pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary life insurance

Flexible spending account

403(b) (full and part time)

Employee assistance program (full time

PTO

Job summary

Life's New Beginning in York, PA is seeking Direct Support Professionals for a one-person home. The DSP provides direct care, teaches daily living skills, and promotes health, safety, and independence within a supportive team environment.

We offer full-time and part-time roles with competitive pay and benefits. Applicants must be 18+, have a HS diploma or GED, a PA driver’s license with 2 years driving experience, and pass a background check; training includes CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with individuals with IDD who exhibit behaviors that may result in significant physical harm
• Trauma-informed care experience required
• Mental health experience preferred
• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED
• Valid PA driver’s license with 2 years driving experience
• Ability to read, speak, and write English
• Must pass background check and complete training (CPR, First Aid, Med Administration, Safe Crisis Management)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and teach daily living skills (cooking, self-care, hygiene, laundry, cleaning, shopping)
• Support health and safety, social skills, and relationship building
• Assist in community and recreational activities as needed
• Act as a mentor to foster independence
• Remain calm and professional in stressful situations

Skills

IDD experience

Trauma-informed care

Mental health experience

Calm demeanor

Emergency safety interventions

Background check pass

Driving experience (2 yrs)

PA driver’s license

Reading and writing English

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Medical administration

Safe Crisis Management

Job description

Requirements for DSP One Person Home position:

This ad is for a specific One-Person Home, pay rate is $22.00 per hour

• Must have experience working with individuals with IDD that exhibit behaviors that may result in significant physical harm to self and others
• Must have trauma informed care experience
• Must have mental health experience
• Must have a calm demeanor
• Must be able to respond in the moment due to an unpredictable environment
• Must be emotionally strong
• Health care experience is a plus
• Must be able to perform emergency physical safety interventions
• Must be 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid PA driver's license
• 2 years driving experience
• Various schedules available.
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Ability to read, speak, and write English
• Participate and successfully complete required training (includes but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Med Administration, Safe Crisis Management)

Life's New Beginning is looking for motivated individuals with a passion for care to take on the role of Direct Support Professional. The role of the DSP is to provide direct care while teaching daily living skills (cooking, self-care, hygiene, laundry, cleaning, shopping), health and safety skills, social skills, and relationship building skills. The DSP also provides support in the community and during social, recreational, and/or leisure activities. The DSP's role is also that of a mentor who will encourage and foster independence.

Our mission is for those we serve to live a happy, meaningful, everyday life.

Residential Programs:

We have one and two-person residential homes in which the DSPs provide individualized care and support, teach concepts of daily living and promote community involvement. This position is specifically for one of our one person homes. This role is the most integral position when providing services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The position requires patience, care, understanding, and compassion. It is also important that the DSP is responsible, reliable, honest, and has the ability to make effective decisions as well as possess the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.

About You:

We are looking for individuals who are motivated to better themselves every day. The individuals must be hard-working and team oriented. It is a must that all applicants share our core values (Honesty, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, and Accountability). Applicants must be dependable and flexible. We expect patience and the ability to remain calm and professional at all times.

What we offer:

• Full time and part time positions
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive pay
• Benefits available
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • 403(b) (full and part time)
  • Employee assistance program (full time and part time)
  • PTO

About Us:

Founded in 2015, Life's New Beginning is a non-profit agency in York, PA providing services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. LNB provides person-centered services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an intellectual disability both in residential homes (owned and operated by LNB) and in the community (Companion and CPS Program). LNB adheres to trauma informed care practices.