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Transition Consults

Part Time Direct Support Profesional - Saturdays & Sundays

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What they do

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.

$34,421 / year median in Pennsylvania

+23% projected growth

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Job Description

About the Position We are seeking a warm, energetic, and patient Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join a supportive team providing 2:1 in-home and community support for a wonderful adult woman in her early 40s. She is admired for her artistic spirit, great sense of style, wonderful sense of humor, and warm smile. This weekend position focuses on enhancing her quality of life by facilitating meaningful community outings, encouraging creative hobbies, assisting with daily routines, and providing a positive, structured environment. Key Responsibilities

Community Engagement & Outings:

Accompany and transport her to preferred community activities, such as walking on local nature trails, visiting parks, swimming, bowling, shopping, and dining out at restaurants.

In-Home Activities:

Engage her in enjoyable indoor hobbies, including arts and crafts projects (making necklaces, painting, coloring), doing puzzles, playing dominoes, and listening to music.

Personal Care & Daily Living Support:

Provide attentive assistance with daily self-help skills (bathing, personal hygiene, dressing, toileting schedule/support) and assist at mealtimes by cutting food into bite-sized pieces.

Communication & Positive Behavioral Support:

Maintain a predictable daily schedule and clearly communicate what to expect throughout the day. Use short, concrete instructions, positive reinforcement, and gentle redirection to support her emotional well-being and ease anxiety.

Safety & Transportation:

Provide attentive 2:1 supervision in the home and community to ensure her health, safety, and comfort at all times. Qualifications & Requirements

Experience:

Experience as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) or working with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities is preferred.

Transportation:

Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and clean driving record required.

Personal Attributes:

Patient, caring, and encouraging mindset with strong active listening skills.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Background Check:

Ability to pass required background clearances. Transition Consults Mission And Vision Transition Consults mission is to empower people through individualized opportunities that foster self-sustainability, equality, and community. Through support and education, Transition Consults gives people the opportunity to self-direct their lives, identify their passions and gifts, choose services, community and jobs that meet their needs and interests. We believe that all people have the right and responsibility to be an active part of their community, regardless of their ability or disability, Transition Consults helps people achieve their goals. Transition Consults, LLC is committed to a policy of fair representation for our staff, which does not discriminate on the basis of race, disability, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, or age. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.

Pay:

Up to $25.10 per hour Expected hours: 14.0 per week

Work Location:

In person

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance