Impact-Driven Direct Support Specialist

The Center for Family Support Inc.; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Center for Family Support Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful lives, protect rights, and build genuine friendships.

Roles include supporting daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring safety per each person’s service plan. As a DSP, you may assist with medication administration, attend medical appointments, and encourage participation in community activities while maintaining a person-centered approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs.
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help the people we support to have meaningful lives, listen to their dreams, and help them learn skills to live the lives they choose.
• Encourage each individual to tell us what is important to them and important for them. Involve them in activities that match their interests, goals and dreams for the future.
• Assist individuals we support learn how to develop and maintain positive relationships with people in their community.
• Respect the rights of the people we support and teach them to advocate for themselves.
• Use our person-centered philosophy throughout the day. Use each moment as a teachable moment.
• Get to know the individual by listening and observing what is important to him or her.
• Show a positive attitude toward work and others.
• Protect the health of the people you support. This may include giving medication, following doctor’s orders, going to medical appointments, and/or seeking emergency medical care when necessary.
• Keeping the people, you support safe at all times by providing the level of supervision described in the person’s service plan.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license preferred, depending on program needs
• Some experience in healthcare or human services is a plus

Skills

Compassionate

Strong communication

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Center for Family Support Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional to help individuals with developmental disabilities live meaningful lives, protect rights, and build genuine friendships.

Roles include supporting daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring safety per each person’s service plan. As a DSP, you may assist with medication administration, attend medical appointments, and encourage participation in community activities while maintaining a person-centered approach.