Intellectual Disability - Advanced Direct Support Professional

Key Human Services; Paxinos (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services seeks an Advanced Direct Support Professional to provide person-centered support to adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism in a community setting.

You will assist with daily living skills, personal care, and health advocacy, while safeguarding wellbeing and promoting inclusion. This role may involve medication administration and emergency response under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year experience supporting individuals with challenging medical needs or dual diagnosis.
• Excellent communication and computer skills; ability to follow regulations and training.
• Valid driver’s license and daily access to a privately owned/insured vehicle may be required depending on location.
• Successful completion of pre-employment clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

• Create a healthy, engaging home setting and teach daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and advocate for health and wellness of people supported.
• Administer medications or perform delegated nursing tasks where allowed, monitor health conditions under nurse supervision.
• Respond to emergencies per protocols and implement behavior support plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking Advanced Direct Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer. As an Advanced Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for the health and wellness of the people we support. This position may administer medications, perform delegated nursing tasks, monitor health conditions under the supervisor of a nurse, and respond to emergencies following protocols and implementing behavior support plans. The Advanced Direct Support Professional supports individuals with a high level of need as defined by clinical and/or health care assessments. Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!

Job Details

Full time position available $22.00 per hour

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One year work experience supporting individuals with either challenging medical needs and/or behaviors or dual diagnosis of intellectual disability and mental health
• Effective communication and proficient computer skills
• Successfully complete and maintain all required certifications and training mandated by regulations and additional specialized medical and/or behavioral health trainings necessary
• Valid driver’s license and, depending on work location, may be required to have daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
• Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications

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.

Who we are:

Keystone Human Services works to create an environment where all people, regardless of ability, can grow, make choices and be valued and contributing members of the community.

What we do:

Keystone Human Services provides community-based services for children, adolescents, adults, and families in the areas of intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health. In addition, we provide technical assistance to governments and other organizations to develop frameworks of support for people with disabilities. We also support educational efforts to promote community understanding and awareness of the value and importance of inclusion for all people in all aspects of society.

We offer services and supports in Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Delaware, and New Jersey in the United States, as well as parts of Eastern Europe and India.