Empowering Direct Support Professional – One-Person Home

Life's New Beginning; York (York County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time

Part time

Competitive pay

Benefits available

Medical

Dental

Vision

Voluntary life insurance

Flexible spending account

403(b)

Employee assistance program

PTO

Job summary

Life's New Beginning is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in one-person homes in York, PA. The DSP will teach daily living skills, ensure health and safety, and support community participation.

Must have experience with IDD, trauma-informed care, and mental health; must be 18+, hold a GED or high school diploma, and a PA driver’s license with 2 years of driving experience. CPR/First Aid and related trainings provided.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with individuals with IDD who exhibit behaviors that may result in significant physical harm
• Trauma informed care experience is required
• Mental health experience is required
• Must have a calm demeanor and respond in the moment in unpredictable environments
• Must be emotionally strong and able to pass background checks
• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED
• Valid PA driver’s license with 2 years driving experience and driving in community settings
• Ability to read, speak, and write English and complete mandated trainings (CPR, First Aid, Med Administration, Safe Crisis Management)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and teach daily living skills (cooking, self-care, hygiene, laundry, cleaning, shopping)
• Support health and safety, social skills, and relationship-building in community and group activities
• Act as a mentor to foster independence and remain calm under stress

Skills

IDD experience

Trauma-informed care

Mental health experience

Calm demeanor

In-the-moment responses

Emotional resilience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CPR

First Aid

Medication Administration

Safe Crisis Management

Job description

Life's New Beginning is seeking Direct Support Professionals to work in one-person homes in York, PA. The DSP will teach daily living skills, ensure health and safety, and support community participation.

Must have experience with IDD, trauma-informed care, and mental health; must be 18+, hold a GED or high school diploma, and a PA driver’s license with 2 years of driving experience. CPR/First Aid and related trainings provided.