Home and Community Direct Support Professional, Delaware County

Access Services

Newtown Square (MD)

On-site

USD 19,320 - 27,517

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Mileage Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral Bonuses

Discounts on services

College Tuition Discounts

401k match

Job summary

Access Services is looking for caring and patient Direct Support Professionals for part-time work in Newtown Square, MD. This role involves supporting adults with developmental disabilities in their homes and encouraging their independence. Pay starts at $17/hour and increases based on education and experience. Employees will also receive benefits like PTO, mileage reimbursement, and tuition discounts. Candidates should possess a valid driver's license and ideally have a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
Reliable access to a personal vehicle is required.
Experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes or community.
Maintain appropriate case notes for individuals served.
Engage in supervision, training, and professional development.

Skills

Creative problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Teaching basic daily living skills

Providing personal care

Knowledge of basic family dynamics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Access Services

Access Services is seeking caring and patient DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) to join our In Home Supports team on a part-time schedule with current shifts in Newtown Square and Havertown.

The current shift options are:

Newtown Square

Monday 1-5PM
Wednesday 1-5PM

Havertown

Monday 9-12PM
Wednesday 9-2PM

As a Direct Support Professional, you will have the opportunity to provide supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who desire to continue living in a home environment for as long as possible. Your daily actions as a Direct Support Professional will enable each individual to flourish in their desired home context, maintain or increase their independence, and live their best lives. Your goal is to provide the highest quality care for each individual. Paid training is provided by Access Services, so no experience is necessary.

Key Responsibilities of the DSP:

Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities in the region where you serve. You will provide creative support through a variety of tasks, activities and/or community engagement. You may provide direct services to individuals in their own homes or in their natural family homes.
Direct Support Professionals will provide supports as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
Direct Support Professionals will maintain appropriate case notes for the individuals served.
Direct Support Professionals will engage in supervision, training, and professional development.

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.

Education:

High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience:

One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Driving Requirement

This position requires regular driving during the workday to support individuals in the community.

To be eligible, candidates must:

Be willing to transport individuals in their personal vehicle.
Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license.
Have reliable access to a personal vehicle.
Maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with Access Services’ Motor Vehicle Policy.
Be willing and able to drive as part of regular job duties.
Successfully pass all motor vehicle record checks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Creative problem solving and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
Ability and willingness to provide personal care.
Knowledge of basic family dynamics.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, their families, case managers and the general public.
Ability to express ideas clearly with the individual and family.
Ability to express ideas verbally and document clear and precise outcomes.
Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the family atmosphere.
Commitment to Resident Rights and individuality of the person being served. Ability to manage time and work independently within provided guidelines.
Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies.
Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.

Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care ensuring individual’s safety, or to complete household and community tasks. Perform household tasks or tasks within the community such as laundry, cleaning, completing meal routines, shopping or dining out and, at the same time, ensuring individual’s safety and proper direct care and compliance with ISP.

Compensation and schedule:

Direct Support Professional's hourly rate starts at $17/hour, with increases based on education and experience.
DSP positions are available based on program openings. Schedules are built around your availability and based on client needs.

Part-time benefits include: