DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) COMMUNITY - OPTIONS (TITUSVILLE, PA)

$34,320 - $34,320/Yr

Erie Homes For Children And Adults - Titusville, PA

Part-time - Entry Level

Titusville, PA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) role at EHCA involves providing compassionate and therapeutic support to individuals with disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling lives. The position focuses on assisting clients in their daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support. This part-time role requires working one-on-one with clients in various community settings, including their homes, and may involve flexible scheduling across weekdays, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Perform client care services requiring manual, observational, and judgmental skills.
• Implement individual client programs by following written objectives and plans.
• Record observations and complete daily notes summarizing activities during the program using electronic mediums required.
• Provide input and assist in planning and guiding clients in social, recreational, work, and other activities.
• Assist with individual needs such as personal care, shopping, cooking, social, and daily living skills.
• Transport the individual in the employee's personal vehicle or agency vehicle when required per the individual's needs.
• Help and support clients in coping with day-to-day challenges and report observations on the individual's behavior.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Obtain all clearances as required to meet regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• $.50 per hour increase after 6 months of employment
• All positions eligible for matching 401K
• 30 HPW or greater positions offered vision at no cost, medical at $10 per pay
• 37.5 HPW and greater positions also offered dental and life insurance at no cost
• Excellent PTO and sick time benefits available after 3 months of employment
• Holiday time after 30 days of employment
• Paid training