Enhanced Direct Support Professional

Help at Home-posted 3 months ago
Full-time
Boyertown, PA
5,001-10,000 employees
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
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Help at Home is hiring TODAY in your community and we are offering a $1,000 sign on bonus to join our team! We are currently seeking multiple Enhanced DSP's for a Client in Boyertown, PA! Pay starts at $30 an hr. Enhanced DSPs provide direct support services, companion services, and/or respite care to young adults and adults with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities (I/DD), including behavioral support. Services are provided to the clients at home and/or in the community setting, in accordance with the Individual Support Plan (ISP). Enhanced Direct Support Professionals (DSP) are directly supervised by a Program Specialist, as well as the Program Director.

  • Provide direct care and support to individuals receiving enhanced IHCS, both in their homes and within the community.
  • Implement person-centered plans to address the unique needs and goals of each individual, promoting their personal growth and quality of life.
  • Assist individuals with activities of daily living (ADLs), including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and household tasks.
  • Support and encourage individuals in developing and maintaining social skills, community integration, and independent living skills.
  • Monitor and document individual progress, behaviors, and medical conditions according to PA ODP 6100 regulations.
  • Manage behaviors including property destruction, verbal aggression, mild physical aggression, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals, therapists, and case managers, to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care for individuals.
  • Possession of an RN or LPN license, or CNA certification or Registered Behavior Technician, demonstrating a strong healthcare background.
  • Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, education, counseling, gerontology, or a similar field is required.
  • Completion of the required training through the National Association for the Dually Diagnosed (NADD) if lacking the above degrees or certifications.
  • Knowledge and understanding of PA ODP 6100 regulations and the ability to adhere to them in daily practice.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with individuals, their families, and the interdisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated patience, empathy, and the ability to adapt to the unique needs and behaviors of individuals.
  • Reliable and responsible, with a strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support.
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Highest wages in the state, plus cash incentives
  • Amazing benefits - health care, paid time off, and cash bonuses!
  • Meaningful work with clients who need your help
  • Industry leader with 40+ years of history in a high-demand field
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