Home and Community Direct Support Professional, Fleetwood

About the role

Access Services is seeking caring and patient part-time DSPs (Direct Support Professionals) to join our In Home Supports team in Fleetwood, PA!

Current Available Shifts

• Tuesday 9:00AM-2:00PM
• Wednesday 9:00AM-2:00PM
• Friday 8:00AM-4:00PM
• Saturday 9:00AM-2:00PM
• Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM

Key Responsibilities Of The DSP

Direct Support Professionals will assist individuals with developmental intellectual disabilities in the region where you serve. You will provide creative support through a variety of tasks, activities and/or community engagement. You may provide direct services to individuals in their own homes or in their natural family homes.

Direct Support Professionals will provide supports as outlined in the individual's plan of care utilizing approved interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.

Direct Support Professionals will maintain appropriate case notes for the individuals served.

Direct Support Professionals will engage in supervision, training, and professional development.

Requirements

• Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria, including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience: One year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
• Driving Requirements: A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. A U.S. driver's license for the past two years (not including time with a permit). Must be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities: Creative problem solving and strong interpersonal skills; Ability to teach basic daily living skills; Ability and willingness to provide personal care; Knowledge of basic family dynamics; Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, their families, case managers and the general public; Ability to express ideas clearly with the individual and family; Ability to express ideas verbally and document clear and precise outcomes; Demonstrated commitment and sensitivity to the family atmosphere; Commitment to Resident Rights and individuality of the person being served; Ability to manage time and work independently within provided guidelines; Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies; To navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Compensation and schedule: Direct Support Professional hourly rate starts at $17/hour, with increases based on education and experience.
• DSP positions are available based on program openings. Schedules are built around your availability and based on client needs.
• The current open shifts are:
• Tuesday 9:00AM-2:00PM
• Wednesday 9:00AM-2:00PM
• Friday 9:00AM-5:00PM
• Saturday 9:00AM-2:00PM
• Sunday 8:30AM-1:30PM

• Mileage Reimbursement, paid travel time between worksites
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral Bonuses
• Discounts on various services, perks with local Credit Unions, college tuition discounts

• Paid Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401k match

• Health, Vision, Rx, & Dental insurances
• 401k match
• Tuition Reimbursement and college tuition discounts
• 20 Days Paid Time Off plus additional time with continued service.
• Paid Holiday Time.
• Catastrophic Sick Leave (CSL)
• Company Paid Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability

Why work for Access Services as a Caregiver or a DSP?

We offer an inclusive, supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development, career growth and a team that truly cares about the work they do, the people they support and their team members.

Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.