DSP (Direct Support Professional with Experience)

At Peace Health Care Agency; Tyrone (Blair County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

At Peace Health Care Agency in Tyrone, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You will provide person-centered care, encourage independence, and ensure safety and dignity in every interaction.

Responsibilities include hands-on support with daily living, assisting mobility, implementing care plans and BSPs, transporting clients to appointments, and maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) or similar role.
• Knowledge of BSPs and home care practices.
• Ability to drive and transportation requirements.
• Understanding of HIPAA and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on support with daily living activities and mobility.
• Foster independence and community involvement.
• Implement and adapt individualized care plans and BSP.
• Ensure safety, dignity, and rights of individuals.
• Provide transportation and accompany to medical, therapy, and community appointments.

Skills

Behavioral support plans

Mobility assistance

Goal tracking

HIPAA compliance

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about empowering others and making a real difference in your community? As a Direct Support Professional, you'll play a vital role in enhancing the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities - both at home and in the community. You'll provide person-centered care, encourage independence, and ensure safety and dignity in every interaction.

Duties

• Deliver hands-on support with daily living activities, personal care, and mobility
• Foster independence and community involvement for individuals with disabilities
• Implement and adapt individualized care plans and behavioral strategies (BSP)
• Ensure a safe, respectful environment that protects individual rights and well-being
• Support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other diverse needs
• Maintain strict confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA standards
• Provide transportation and accompany individuals to medical, therapy, and community appointments

Skills

• Strong knowledge of behavioral support plans (BSPs) and home care practices
• Ability to assist individuals with mobility and personal care needs
• Proficient in goal tracking and implementing individualized support strategies
• Solid understanding of individual rights, person-centered advocacy, and HIPAA compliance
• Compassionate, reliable, and adaptable with excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Valid driver's license and access to your own reliable transportation.
• Prior experience as a DSP
• Client prefers male staff
• Must have own vehicle that is either all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive.
• Must be able to drive up a mountain in the winter.

Job Type: Full and Part-time

Benefits

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person