Direct Support Professional, DSP

Jobtailor; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks dedicated staff to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live more independently in their homes and communities. You will support life skills, assist with cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, and social interactions.

You will accompany individuals to community activities, respect rights and dignity, and model healthy routines.

Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting adults with disabilities is preferred.
• Willingness to accompany clients into the community and support interactions.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to transport using agency vehicles.
• Able to work flexible hours and travel to group homes.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with individuals to promote well-being.
• Help develop life skills such as cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, and personal hygiene.
• Assist clients in participating in home and community activities.
• Model desired behaviors and provide guidance toward independence.

Skills

Life Skills Development

Community Engagement

Support and Guidance

Flexible Hours

Empathy

Communication

Tools

Passenger Vans

Job description

Develop relationships with adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, in order to promote their emotional, physical and personal well-being.
Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, etc.
Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.
Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.

Requirements

• 18 or older.
• 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.
• Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport individuals in personal or CSG vehicles, including passenger vans.
• Willingness and ability to work in and travel to an identified group of community homes.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates the ability to develop supportive relationships with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and well-being through guidance and life skills development. Proficient in facilitating community engagement and respecting the dignity and rights of individuals served.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Life Skills Development
• Community Engagement
• Support and Guidance
• Valid Driver's License
• Flexible Hours

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Cooking
• Housekeeping
• Money Management
• Personal Hygiene
• Interaction Skills

Soft Skills

• Empathy
• Communication
• Sensitivity
• Role Modeling

Industry Keywords

• Intellectual Disability
• Developmental Disability
• Civil Rights
• Human Rights

Tools & Technologies

• Passenger Vans