Direct Support Professional (DSP) – Empower Independence

Maxim Healthcare; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k) Savings

Maxcares Awards

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities. The role emphasizes health, safety, personal care, and promoting independence, with competitive hourly pay and benefits including insurance and PTO.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, documenting progress, and promoting client rights while providing transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation process.
• Current CPR Card.
• Current Health Screening (in accordance with state regulations).
• Proof of one of the following qualifications: PA nurses license OR PA certified nurse aide OR state-approved home health aide program.
• Completion of a training program developed by a Home Care Agency or Registry meeting state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s Health, Wellness and Safety.
• Encourage individual goals related to learning and maintaining independent living skills.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
• Promote advocacy and individual rights.
• Monitor and maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status, interactions, and behaviors.
• Safe and appropriate implementation of behavior support plan strategies and interventions.
• Accurate and immediate reporting of suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
• Utilize prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement for person-centered services.
• Promote independence in activities of daily living, work/volunteer, learning, and leisure.
• Provide transportation, based on client needs.
• Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications.

Skills

Ability to read and write proficiently

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes or communities. The role emphasizes health, safety, personal care, and promoting independence, with competitive hourly pay and benefits including insurance and PTO.

Responsibilities include implementing behavior plans, documenting progress, and promoting client rights while providing transportation as needed.