Direct Support Specialist - Flexible Hours + Sign-On Bonus

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible schedule

Weekly pay

Mileage reimbursement

Dental (voluntary)

Vision (voluntary)

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time hourly role providing direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities in Mercer County. Services occur in home and community settings to protect health and welfare and help individuals develop self-help and social skills.

The position offers flexible hours and may reach up to 40 hours per week; a sign-on bonus is available and hourly pay is competitive. CPR/FA certification is a plus, bilingual Spanish is a bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required with at least 6 months experience with Autism.
• At least 6 months of experience working with adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and Autism.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to physically assist individuals if needed.
• CPR/FA Certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities in home and community settings.
• Help individuals acquire, maintain and improve self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.
• Support health and welfare and facilitate daily living activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

CPR/FA Certification

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time hourly role providing direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities in Mercer County. Services occur in home and community settings to protect health and welfare and help individuals develop self-help and social skills.

The position offers flexible hours and may reach up to 40 hours per week; a sign-on bonus is available and hourly pay is competitive. CPR/FA certification is a plus, bilingual Spanish is a bonus.