FTPT DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL ADULT DISABILITY HOMECOMMUNITY SVC

Umbrella Functional Consulting & Support Team; Croydon (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting adults with disabilities in their communities. As a Certified Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in empowering individuals to lead self-directed lives and make informed choices. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working closely with individuals to promote their well-being and inclusion. The role requires a commitment to ongoing learning and development, as well as the ability to foster strong relationships. If you are motivated and passionate about making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you to thrive in a supportive environment.

Benefits

401(k)

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Profit sharing

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified Direct Support Professional with strong communication skills.
• Ability to empower individuals and promote community integration.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in leading self-directed lives.
• Empower individuals to make informed decisions about their lives.

Skills

Participant Empowerment

Communication

Assessment

Crisis Prevention and Intervention

Advocacy

Community Living Skills and Supports

Supporting Health and Wellness

Documentation

Education

Certification as a Direct Support Professional

Job description

Benefits:

1. 401(k)
2. Competitive salary
3. Employee discounts
4. Flexible schedule
5. Health insurance
6. Opportunity for advancement
7. Profit sharing
8. Training & development

You are applying for a role as a Certified Direct Support Professional for In-Home & Community Support for Adults with Disabilities. The role of a Direct Support Professional is complex and requires a specific set of skills and values.

Direct Support Professionals assist people who need support to lead self-directed lives and participate fully in their communities. They recognize the unique gifts, preferences, and needs of each person supported.

Direct Support Professionals recognize the personhood of the individuals they support. They partner with them in making informed decisions and everyday choices about their finances, well-being, relationships, and employment. They use knowledge, skills (competencies), and values (NADSP Code of Ethics) to guide their work and provide quality services. They continue to learn and develop their professional abilities through ongoing in-service and self-directed education and training.

Quality services occur at the point of interaction with the people they support. They realize that their role includes being a mentor and a facilitator. They inform the individuals they support regarding their responsibilities and advocate with them for their valued role in society.

Direct Support Professionals empower individuals to have meaningful relationships with friends and family, promoting integration and inclusion in all communities.

They respect the privacy of the individuals they support and commit to promoting their physical and emotional well-being.

The following list of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Competencies will be used to evaluate, develop, and educate direct support professionals:

1. Participant Empowerment
2. Communication
3. Assessment
4. Community and Service Networking
5. Facilitation of Services
6. Community Living Skills and Supports
7. Education, Training and Self-Development
8. Advocacy
9. Vocational, Educational and Career Support
10. Crisis Prevention and Intervention
11. Organizational Participation
12. Documentation
13. Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships
14. Person-Centered Supports
15. Supporting Health and Wellness

This position is for locations throughout Bucks County. We are looking for part-time or full-time team members to fill positions. We make every attempt to fit applicants with locations nearest their homes, to assigned cases that are right for them. Travel is a must. It takes tremendous effort to find quality team members who are professional and motivated for a good career. Only serious applicants will be considered. Our team is a close-knit group who would love to welcome other highly motivated, compassionate people who love what they do and who take care of the people we serve. Kindly demonstrate your professionalism in your desire to join our team.