Empowerment Specialist | Direct Care & Independence

Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc.; Reading (Berks County); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) savings plan

Paid Time Off

Weekly paychecks

Transportation benefits

College Partnership Program

Job summary

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities. You will support health, safety, daily living skills, and personal development, using person-centered strategies and documentation to monitor progress.

Strong communication in English, current CPR and health screening, and state-specific certifications are required. The role offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, with training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write proficiently in English.
• Successful completion of the Direct Care Worker Competency evaluation process.
• Current CPR Card.
• Current Health Screening as per state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure client’s Health, Wellness and Safety.
• Encourage individual goals related to independent living.
• Crisis Prevention and Intervention.
• Promote advocacy and individual rights.
• Maintain detailed and compliant documentation on client status and progress.
• Implement behavior support plans safely and appropriately.
• Report suspected abuse, neglect, and exploitation immediately.
• Use prompting, instruction, modeling, and reinforcement to deliver person-centered services.
• Promote independence in activities of daily living, work/volunteer, learning and leisure.
• Provide transportation as needed by client.
• Complete required annual trainings to maintain certifications.

Skills

English literacy

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Crisis prevention

Education

Pennsylvania nurses license

Pennsylvania certified nurse aide

Home health aide certificate

Competency evaluation by Home Care Agency

State-approved home health training program

Job description

Maxim Healthcare is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities in their homes and communities. You will support health, safety, daily living skills, and personal development, using person-centered strategies and documentation to monitor progress.

Strong communication in English, current CPR and health screening, and state-specific certifications are required. The role offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, with training provided as needed.