Direct Support Professional-Downingtown-Part Time-IHCS

Job Overview Direct Support Professional•

Part Time-Downingtown, Chester County Schedule :

Wed 9a-2pm and Friday 1p-6pm We are in search of an energetic, patient, and compassionate person to work one on one with an individual with Developmental Disabilities who lives in Downingtown, Chester County. The DSP( IHCS) supports this person with assistance such as personal hygiene, preparing meals, driving to appointments, housekeeping and leisure activities. The candidate for this position will use their personal vehicle to transport the individual to outings. The agency will reimburse the staff for work related expenses and mileage. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Your primary focus will be to provide compassionate care and support in various settings, including home and community environments. This position requires a dedicated individual who is patient, observant, and committed to fostering independence and dignity among the people you serve.

All Team Members must:

• be 18 years of age or older
• have a current driver's license with no suspensions or points within the past three years
• possess a high school diploma or GED
• have no prohibitive criminal offenses
• have a Vehicle (Required) DSP Responsibilities
• Assist individual with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Provide support in community integration activities to promote social skills and independence.
• Observe and document clients' behaviors and progress, reporting any significant changes to the appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients by ensuring that living spaces are tidy and organized.
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, and other professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Facilitate recreational activities that encourage engagement and enhance the well-being of individuals.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations while providing care. What Step By Step can offer you :
• Starting salary of $18 per/hour
• $250 sign-on bonus
• Weekly pay
• Paid trainings / free trainings
• Verizon, AT&T, and gym membership discounts Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Mileage reimbursement Referral program Application Question(s): Are you willing to use your personal vehicle to transport individual for community outings?

Experience:

Working with people with developmental disabilities: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person