Intellectual Disability- Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Harrisburg to provide individualized, person-directed support for adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. You will help create a healthy home setting, teach daily living skills, assist with personal care, and advocate for wellness.

This role offers varied shifts including full-time, part-time, and casual options; the team values inclusion and community participation, with a competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Effective communication and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a private vehicle.
• Successful completion of pre-employment processes and verifications.

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy, engaging home setting.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills and personal care; advocate for wellness.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking 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 a 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.

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 (varied first/second shifts, rotating weekends available and Overnight Monday-Thursday, 10-hour shifts available)
• Part Time (varied first/second shifts, rotating weekends available)
• Casual/Per Diem (varying schedule, includes weekends available)
• $20.50 per hour

Minimum Requirements

• Effective communication and basic computer skills
• Valid driver’s license with 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.