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Adult's Direct Support Professional

• Posted 04-Apr-2024 (EST)
• Adult DSP
• Bradford, PA, USA
• 13.53-15.82 per hour Rate increases with experience and completion of competency program.
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

$1000 Commitment Bonus!!

Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. We are seeking responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professionals to join our team, which works with Adults with an Intellectual Disability or both mental health and Intellectual Disability. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs to live a more fulfilled and happy life.

Working with the individuals in a Residential Treatment Facility, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment and supporting individuals with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. You will assist individuals in becoming more integrated in their communities by maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.

Responsibilities also include daily living activities as needed, planning activities, supervision of individuals, documentation, passing medications, crisis management, planning therapeutic activities, etc. You will provide behavioral and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Master's level Therapist.

Work Hours:

• Must be willing to work 2nd shift, weekends, and Holidays as well as occasional overnights.

This position requires:

• A High School diploma or equivalency

Travel Requirements:

This position gives preference to individuals with an active driver's license and a DMV check that is clear. Position may require travel in the local community or to assist with individuals attending required appointments or visits.