Direct Support Professional (DSP); Community Support - Collegeville
About The Position
At Applied Counseling Consulting Services (ACCS), we provide high-quality, person-centered services to adults with Autism and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. Our mission is rooted in our core values: being Committed, Compassionate, Responsive, and in the Pursuit of Excellence and Growth. We strive to empower the individuals we serve to live meaningful, independent, and fulfilling lives. ACCS exists to support individuals in building more independent lives through person-centered services at home and in the community. ACCS educates and trains highly motivated staff to develop and carry out individualized support plans that foster meaningful community integration. Through this work, we empower the individuals we support to live confident, meaningful lives. ACCS envisions a future in which individuals are supported from early adulthood onward to build meaningful career and personal pathways and evolve as confident, effective self-advocates. Through innovative, data driven, and person-first practices, ACCS strives to remain at the vanguard of advancing high quality clinical practices across Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience working with individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to pass background checks and required (Residents from outside PA, or those who have moved here outside the last 2 years, will need to pass an FBI Background Check as well)
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care and support tailored to each individual’s needs and goals
- Assist with activities of daily living (e.g., personal hygiene, meal preparation, medication reminders)
- Support individuals in developing life skills, social skills, and community participation
- Implement individualized support plans and behavior support strategies
- Maintain accurate documentation and progress notes
- Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all individuals served
- Communicate effectively with team members, supervisors, and families
- Respond promptly and professionally to changing needs or situations
- Support clients at the gym with focusing on their physical health goals such as weight loss, strength gain, and cardio
- Support clients with communication skills, both with their friends and family and out in the community at frequently visited areas like the grocery store or bank
- Support clients with keeping track of daily living tasks such as cleaning their living space, balancing their budget for expenses, and pursuing independent living
- Support clients with creating schedules, adhering to planned activities, and exploring new hobbies and passions
- Support clients with their behavioral needs, focusing on applying coping skills and replacement behaviors, reporting changes and effectiveness of interventions to behavioral specialists, and assisting your client with effective and functional communication
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Paid Training
- Flexible Schedule
- Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401K- company match
- NADSP Certification opportunities with pay raise
- Opportunities for advancement into administrative roles and committees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
