Are you interested in making an impact on the lives of individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or behavioral health disabilities? Do you enjoy helping others strive to their full potential?
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our client as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)! There are multiple locations available throughout Montgomery County, PA and Chester County, PA.
We are seeking Direct Support Professionals for part-time and full-time roles starting ASAP. We are looking for candidates for all days (weekdays and weekends) and all shifts (1st, 2nd, and 3rd shift), just let us know what works best for you. As a Direct Support Professional, you will work with other dedicated professionals who share your passion for helping individuals in need.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will:
- Actively assist our individuals with their individualized plans for daily living.
- Ensure our individuals are safe, healthy, and living in a clean environment.
- Assist with the planning, implementation, and documentation of programs designed to meet the social, emotional, physical, and personal needs.
- Plan and participate in community outings.
- Shop for the home’s necessities such as food, clothing, and household items.
- Schedule and transport our individuals to doctor’s appointments, shopping trips, and day programs/schools.
The IDEAL candidate will...
- Be 18 years of age or older (required)
- Have a minimum of a High School Diploma/GED
- Have a valid driver's license
- Experience with developmentally disabled individuals or being a caretaker, preferred but not required
- Must be empathetic and have a team approach to care for our individuals
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be energetic, creative, and have a sense of humor
- Be able to attend ten days of in-house orientation on weekdays
- Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds and perform Safe and Positive Approaches
- Have a high level of comfort with hands on hygiene care (including diapering and showering)
We offer: A comprehensive benefit package, paid training, student tuition assistance, and opportunity for internal growth.
Salary: Sign-on bonus available! $18.00/hour and up depending on experience
At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.
Humanus is ultimately about people -- working with people in order to work for people.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- No weekends
- Overnight shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Ability to Relocate:
- King of Prussia, PA 19406: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person