Mental Health - Direct Support Professional

Key Human Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

401K

Career advancement

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Keystone Human Services is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team, providing individualized, person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. You will help adults by creating a healthy home setting, teaching daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for health and wellness.

We offer a competitive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, tuition

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include high school diploma or equivalent.
• Twenty-one years of age or older.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, person-directed support in intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism.
• Teach and assist with daily living skills and personal care.
• Advocate for the health and wellness of the people we support.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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 hours available $19.00 per hour

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Twenty-one years of age or older
• 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.

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.