Direct Support Professional — Mental Health & Autism Advocate

Keystone Human Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team, providing individualized, person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. You will help adults by creating a healthy home setting, teaching daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for health and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent.
• Twenty-one years of age or older.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver's license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Advocate for the health and wellness of the people we support.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keystone Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team, providing individualized, person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. You will help adults by creating a healthy home setting, teaching daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for health and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition