Intellectual Disability - Advanced Direct Support Professional

Key Human Services; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Key Human Services is hiring an Advanced Direct Support Professional in the United States for a part-time position at $22.00 per hour. The role involves supporting adults with daily living skills, personal care, and advocating for their wellness.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience working with individuals with challenging medical needs. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, and more. Join a team dedicated to supporting those in need!

Qualifications

• One year work experience supporting individuals with challenging medical needs and/or behaviors.
• Successfully complete and maintain all required certifications and training mandated by regulations.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid driver’s license and, depending on location, daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Pre-employment clearances and verifications required.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in creating a healthy and engaging home setting.
• Assist individuals with daily living skills and personal care.
• Administer medications and monitor health conditions under supervision.
• Respond to emergencies following protocols and behavior support plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Job Details

Part time position available $22.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

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!

EEO Statement

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.

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

Disclaimer

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.