Direct Support Specialist - Flexible Part-Time (Mercer)

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

403(b) Retirement

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Mileage Reimbursement

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a part-time hourly position to provide direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities across Mercer County.

The role emphasizes assisting individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills in home and community settings. Flexibility is required; travel is expected and CPR/FA certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED with at least 6 months experience with Autism.
• At least 6 months 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; experience with an EHR system is a plus.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Services provided in home and community settings to help individuals acquire, maintain and improve self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR experience

Job description

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. seeks a part-time hourly position to provide direct face-to-face services to adults with developmental disabilities across Mercer County.

The role emphasizes assisting individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills in home and community settings. Flexibility is required; travel is expected and CPR/FA certification is a plus.