Intellectual Disabilities- Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services; Landisville (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Human Services seeks Direct Support Professionals to enhance the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include teaching daily living skills, providing personal care, and promoting independence. Full-time and part-time positions are available with competitive benefits and a sign-on bonus.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Generous paid time off

Extensive training opportunities

Career development and advancement

Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Create a healthy home for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Teach daily living skills and provide personal care.
• Support individuals in becoming independent.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team of professionals in making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors and the community.

The Work:

• Create a healthy, engaging, typical home for people with intellectual disabilities
• Teach and assist with daily living skills like cooking and light housekeeping
• Provide and assist with direct care such as personal care and hygiene
• Promote and advocate for the health and wellness of the people supported
• Support individuals to become independent, make decisions, and live a meaningful dignified life with valued social roles (ex: friend, neighbor, student, employee)
• Provide transportation within the community and to medical appointments as necessary

The Perks:

• Knowing you make a difference everyday
• Full Time, Part Time, and Casual hours available
• $20.50 per hour
• $2000 Sign-On Bonus as eligible per incentive guidelines, exclusive incentive for full-time position
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more
• Generous paid time off program
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
• Career development and advancement

Minimum Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• At least 18 years of age
• Basic computer skills with the ability to utilize internal software programs
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Successful completion of required trainings within specified timeframes, including First Aid and CPR certifications and others mandated by regulations
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.