Direct Support Professional - Part time

Direct Support Professional - Part time

TERRAPIN HOUSE INC - 3.7

Yardley, PA Job Details Part-time $27 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders Baking Behavioral disorders support Direct support Dancing Autism spectrum disorders support Working with individuals with anxiety disorders Home & community care experience Entry level

Full Job Description Benefits:

Flexible schedule We are seeking a warm, energetic, and compassionate Direct Support Professional to support a young woman with Autism in her home and community. She is an active, creative, and joyful person who loves dance, fashion, baking/decorating cupcakes, crafts, soccer, pickleball, basketball ("shooting hoops"), swimming, card games, board games - Uno, Wordle, Monopoly are some of her favorites . She also enjoys computer games, theater, and all things "girly," with a special fondness for Disney Princesses . She thrives with staff who are playful, engaging, and willing to join in her interests. This position is part-time, averaging 12 hours per week.

What the role looks like:

Provide person-centered support in the home and community Encourage participation in preferred activities but also introduce new activities building off of these preferred ones (sports, dance, baking, crafts, games) Support emotional regulation and coping with anxiety Promote independence, confidence, and social connection Help maintain routines and meaningful engagement.

Ideal candidate:

Patient, kind, and enthusiastic High energy and enjoys being active - struggles with meaningful conversation at times due to anxiety Comfortable dancing, and being active but mostly in home environment and dance studio where she has danced for years. Experience supporting individuals with anxiety (preferred) Prior behavior support experience is a plus Reliable, communicative, and team-oriented