Direct Support Professional Life Skills Penntown

New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 41,328,000 - 42,706,000; Part time

Job summary

New Horizons Rehabilitation, Inc. in Sunman, IN is seeking a Direct Support Professional Life Skills Penntown to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in reaching personal goals.

You will provide instruction in activities of daily living, transportation to resources and events, and support with personal care during the Life Skills Day Program. The role requires strong communication and interpersonal skills, problem solving, time management, and organization to build

Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) Years of Age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Complete required training including First Aid/CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach individual goals.
• Provide instruction in activities of daily living and personal care needs.
• Transport to and from community resources and events.
• Teach new skills and support participation in the Life Skills Day Program.
• Foster a positive relationship with individuals through strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Direct Support Professional Life Skills Penntown

Part Time Sunman, IN, US

Today Requisition ID: 1499

Salary: $14.50 Annually

Come Join Our Team!

At New Horizons, our employees are the heart of everything we do. They are a highly trained and deeply compassionate team, dedicated to making a difference in our clients’ lives. Their care and commitment are unmatched. Knowing they’ve positively impacted someone’s life is a reward in itself.

Day Program Support -- Life Skills

New Horizons is looking for a Day Program Support employee to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their individual goals. A Day Program Support employee will work with the individual(s), providing instruction in activities of daily living, transporting to and from community resources and events, teaching new skills, and assisting with personal care needs while the individual(s) attends the Life Skills Day Program.

A successful Day Program Support employee will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive relationship with the individual(s) they support. The Day Program Support employee will need to utilize problem solving, time management, and organizational skills while working with the individual(s) they support.

Job Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) Years of Age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Complete required training including First Aid/CPR certification

Additional Information

• Drug Test required
• Background report and driving record required
• TB test required

Hours and Location

Typical Hours: Monday – Friday, First Shift