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You are applying for a role in adult disability home and community based services. This means you will be working one-on-one with your participants in their homes and community. The role of a direct support professional is complex and requires a specific set of moral, ethical, and professional skills and values. The following represents what to expect as a direct support professional.

Direct support professionals assist people who need support to lead self-directed lives and participate fully in their communities. Direct support professionals recognize the unique gifts, preferences and needs of each person supported. Direct support professionals recognize the personhood of people they support. They partner with them in making informed decisions and everyday choices about their finances, well-being, relationships, and employment. Direct support professionals will use knowledge, skills (competencies), and values (NADSP Code of Ethics) to guide their work and provide quality services. Direct support professionals continue to learn and develop their professional abilities through ongoing in-service and self-directed education and training. Direct support professionals understand that quality services occur at the point of interaction with the people that they support. Direct support professionals realize that their role includes being a mentor and a facilitator. Direct support professionals inform the people they support regarding their responsibilities and advocate with them for their valued role in society. Direct support professionals empower people they support to have meaningful relationships with friends, their families, and promote integration and inclusion in all our nation's communities. Direct support professionals respect the privacy of the people they support and commit to promote their physical and emotional well-being. The following list of the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Competencies will be used to evaluate, develop and educate direct support(6) professionals; o Participant Empowerment o Communication o Assessment o Community and Service Networking o Facilitation of Services o Community Living Skills and Supports o Education, Training and Self-Development o Advocacy o Vocational, Educational and Career Support o Crisis Prevention and Intervention o Organizational Participation o Documentation o Building and Maintaining Friendships and Relationships o Person-Centered Supports o Supporting Health and Wellness

Positions available are located in the Coatesville, West Grove, and West Chester area to name a few. We are looking for FULL TIME, PART TIME and AS-NEEDED team members to fill positions. Interested applicants will become certified DSPs and attend a week-long training on-site with participants we serve to get to know the family and the team member who serves them. For PRN Team Members, you will be placed on an on-call list for team members whom you've met their clients. Must be willing and able to travel as part of the duties of your job. It takes tremendous effort to find quality team members who are professional and motivated for a good career. Only serious applicants will be considered. Our team is a close-knit group who would love to welcome other highly motivated compassionate people who love what they do and who take care of the people we serve. Kindly demonstrate your professionalism in your desire to join our team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, As needed

Shifts available: Evenings, Weekends, Day Shift

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour based on education and years of experien e

Benefits:

401(k) (FT only) Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance (FT only) Paid time off (FT only) Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance (FT only) Bonus pay