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Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential? Do you enjoy having fun at work and doing recreational activities? Are you motivated by personal enrichment? Do you want to work for an amazing organization! If you are interested in this unique opportunity and fulfilling career, then becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the perfect job for you! The DSP, Community Living Services/Residential will be committed to supporting the organization's mission of ensuring quality support services are provided and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are both respected and afforded opportunities to choose and participate in and access community events, activities, and resources. Responsibilities We'll Help You Master Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a "person-centered" focus. Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines. Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings. Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc. Who You Will Be Supporting In this role, you will have the amazing opportunity to support someone that: Is very friendly and verbal Loves going to Chuck E. Cheese Does not like parks Is selective with foods but enjoys finger foods Loves to be out of the home being active every day of the week Enjoys listening to music Qualifications Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution. Valid Driver's License Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided Experience in a residential setting serving people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or with other types of special needs populations (rehabilitation settings, nursing homes, psychiatric hospitals, other behavioral health settings, etc.)

WHY YOU'LL LOVE ARDMORE

We offer an exceptional benefits package including: 403B Retirement Plan Match - Mutual of America (Up to 6%) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Generous Vacation and Sick Leave (full-time and part-time eligibility) 10 Paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays Employee Discounts (Groupon, Six Flags, Touro University, Hertz car rentals, AMC Theaters Dell computers, etc.) Paid On-site Trainings! We are ready for you to bring your: Energy and enthusiasm Passion for helping others to live fulfilling lives High level of commitment and initiative Advocacy and customer services skills, and Your positive "can do" attitude Ardmore Enterprises is an equal opportunity employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local law. We are looking for great staff and it can be you! Apply today! Experience Preferred Less than 2 year(s): Years of Experience Education Required High School or better

Licenses & Certifications Required Driver License Skills Required Observant Critical Thinking Communication Behaviors Preferred Loyal:

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Enthusiastic:

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated:

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