Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Key Human Services; Oxford (CT); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

and more!

Job summary

Key Human Services, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, seeks a Part Time Direct Support Professional to provide person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. You will foster a healthy home setting, teach daily living skills, assist with personal care, and advocate for health and wellness for adults.

The employer highlights a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401K, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Effective communication and basic computer skills.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and health/wellness advocacy.
• Provide individualized, person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Key Human Services, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, is currently seeking a Part Time Direct Support Professional 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!

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• 401K
• career advancement
• tuition reimbursement
• wellness programs
• and more!

Job details:

• Part Time and Full Time hours available $20.75 per hour
• Casual/Per Diem hours available $20.50 per hour

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 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 verification

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.

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