Direct Support Professional: 7A-3P/3P-7P/Tuesday-Saturday

Supernova Services is looking for a responsible, caring, and compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) who must have experience with clients with a behavioral diagnosis. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with physical and/or mental disabilities live a more fulfilled and happy life. Working one-on-one with each client, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment.

Direct Support Professional Duties and Responsibilities

· Be a personal companion to clients and act as a supportive friend serving their needs and working to build their independence

· Encourage and foster individuals' preferred hobbies and interests

· Assist with and work to strengthen the individuals' many daily living needs, including but not limited to: nutrition, hygiene, exercise, communication, and socialization skills

· Help individuals to bathe, groom and dress, eat and drink if necessary, always working to improve self-reliance

· Create daily schedules and plans for clients

· Help set individual goals and track client progress, noting any drastic changes; report findings to superiors

· Make phone calls and drive clients to class, events, etc.

· Encourage individual skill development and work towards community integration

· Develop meaningful relationships and connections with clients to make them feel cared for and included in the community

· Follow all health and safety protocol

· Help clean and tidy home for the individuals

· Be a compassionate, patient and encouraging Support Professional at all times

Direct Support Professional Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Valid driver's license
• PA state background check

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person