Direct Support Professional (DSP) Adult Training for Intellectual Disabilities BL FT, Primarily 1st Shift

Skills of Central PA•Altoona, PA

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About The Position

Skills of Central PA (Skills) provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look! Skills is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to work in our adult day program. Adult day programs (and older adult day programs for those age sixty and over) provide a variety of activities for people living with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities based on the person’s interests, preferences, gifts, and strengths while reflecting their desired outcomes. Adult day programs also include a community participation component that allows people to venture out and experience all the community has to offer. The hours for this position are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. There may be an occassional need for the incumbent to work in a different program in the event the individual(s) supported remains at home and needs assistance in a Skills Group Home. DSPs are the key to the services we provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The job is challenging and rewarding. As a DSP you will: Use person-centered thinking to thoroughly understand the wants and needs of the people you support and what is important to/for them. Plan parties, games, crafts, outings, and other activities based on the interests of people you support. Drive people to and from fun community activities and appointments. Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home. Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.). Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training. Complete documentation, as needed. Check out the videos on our Career site for more information about what it’s like to work at Skills!

Requirements

18 years of age or older
High School diploma or GED equivalent (documentation must be provided)
Valid driver’s license
Eligible to work in the United States
Post-Offer Physical, Drug Screen, Fitness for Duty and Background Checks

Responsibilities

Use person-centered thinking to thoroughly understand the wants and needs of the people you support and what is important to/for them.
Plan parties, games, crafts, outings, and other activities based on the interests of people you support.
Drive people to and from fun community activities and appointments.
Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home.
Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.).
Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training.
Complete documentation, as needed.