Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Needed in Armstrong/Indiana County, PA

KMA Health Services PA, Inc.; Indiana (PA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

KMA Health Services PA, Inc. is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in Armstrong/Indiana County, PA. The role focuses on fostering independence, life skills, and community participation.

Responsibilities include helping with ADLs, accompanying to appointments, teaching daily living skills, and documenting ISP outcomes. A strong emphasis on communication, empathy, and teamwork, with varied shifts including weekends, is required.

Formación

• Patience and empathy to support individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Flexibility for varied shifts including days, evenings, weekends.

Responsabilidades

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as grooming, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene.
• Support participation in community activities and recreation.
• Accompany to appointments, shopping, and social outings as needed.
• Encourage skills for independence like budgeting and transportation use.
• Document individualized support plans and ISP outcomes.
• Support communication and self-advocacy efforts.
• Report incidents or changes in condition to supervisor promptly.

Conocimientos

Patience

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

• We are seeking compassionate and experienced Direct Support Professionals to work with individuals experiencing intellectual disabilities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while fostering independence and life skills in individuals.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including grooming, cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene.
• Support individuals in accessing and participating in community activities, and recreation.
• Accompany individuals to appointments, shopping, or social outings as needed.
• Encourage skill-building for community engagement (e.g., money management, transportation use, social interaction).
• Implement and document individualized support plans and goals (ISP outcomes).
• Teach and reinforce skills that promote independence, such as cooking, budgeting, and personal safety.
• Support communication and self-advocacy efforts.
• Report any incidents, changes in condition, or concerns to the supervisor promptly.

Requirements

• CPR/First Aid certification
• Authorization to work in the U.S.
• Clearance of background check
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 1 year of healthcare experience

Qualifications & Skills

• Patience, empathy, and a genuine desire to support individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including days, evenings, and weekends

Location: Armstrong/Indiana County, PA