Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional

Keystone Human Services; Pine Grove (Schuylkill County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

401K

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking a Part Time Direct Support Professional to provide person-directed support for adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. The role focuses on helping individuals live healthy, independent lives and participate in the community.

Responsibilities include creating a supportive home environment, teaching daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for health and wellness.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Good communication and basic computer skills are necessary.
• Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle.
• Successful completion of pre-employment process including clearances and verifications.

Responsibilities

• Support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and health and wellness advocacy.
• Promote inclusion and opportunity for thriving in the community.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keystone Human Services is currently seeking a Part Time 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:

• $20.50 per hour

Part-Time non-exempt position

• Thursday: 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Friday: 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Saturday: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
• The schedule is subject to change based on programmatic needs.

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 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.