Overnight Direct Support Professional: Build Independence

Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc; Lehighton (Carbon County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

403b

AFLAC

Job summary

Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking Direct Support Professionals for a licensed community residential facility. You will provide intensive individual support and personal care to adults with disabilities, promoting independence and dignity.

The role includes teaching daily living skills, documenting progress, coordinating with team, and ensuring health and safety standards. Schedule: weekends and overnight; benefits include paid training, 403b and AFLAC; no experience

Qualifications

• Provide intensive individual support and personal care to clients.
• Complete required documentation promptly.
• Foster client independence and community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive individual support and personal care services to clients.
• Promote independence and autonomy by teaching daily living and behavior management skills.
• Engage clients in structured activities that encourage growth and participation.
• Complete all required documentation promptly, including time and attendance, daily logs, progress notes, and monthly reports.
• Participate in ongoing communication and planning for individualized program implementation.
• Administer medications and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Use the least intrusive intervention methods to support clients effectively.
• Foster community integration by encouraging the use of public resources and recreational opportunities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding client information.

Skills

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Job description

Fitzmaurice Community Services, Inc. in Pennsylvania is seeking Direct Support Professionals for a licensed community residential facility. You will provide intensive individual support and personal care to adults with disabilities, promoting independence and dignity.

The role includes teaching daily living skills, documenting progress, coordinating with team, and ensuring health and safety standards. Schedule: weekends and overnight; benefits include paid training, 403b and AFLAC; no experience