Intellectual Disability - Direct Support Professional
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Keystone Human Services
Bound Brook, NJ, US
Summary
The Direct Support Professional provides individualized support to adults with intellectual disabilities, mental health needs, and autism. Responsibilities include creating an engaging home environment, assisting with daily living tasks, and advocating for the health and wellness of individuals.
Job Description
Partnerships for People, a subsidiary of Keystone Human Services, is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in providing individualized, person-directed support in the areas of intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. Our work focuses on inclusion and building communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and fully participate in everything society has to offer.
As a Direct Support Professional, you will support adults by creating a healthy and engaging home setting, teaching and assisting with daily living skills, assisting with personal care, and advocating for the health and wellness of the people we support.
Keystone Human Services values health, wellbeing, and professional growth. Our team has access to a competitive benefits package comprised of medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401K, career advancement, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, and more!
Job details:
- Casual/Per Diem hours available
- $19.71 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Effective communication and basic computer skills
- Valid driver’s license with daily access to a privately maintained and insured vehicle
- Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including clearances and verifications
Keystone Human Services prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on any category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Keystone Human Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the human spirit of all people. Since 1972, we have worked to promoting inclusion, creating opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to fully participate in their communities and fully enjoy their human rights.
We provide community-based services to children and adults with autism, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and adults experiencing mental illness. Our programs also include early intervention, Capital Area Head Start, and Susquehanna Service Dogs.
Although we’re based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we serve children, adults, and families throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as Moldova and India.
Founded
1972
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Keystone Human Services is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the human spirit of all people. Since 1972, we have worked to promoting inclusion, creating opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to fully participate in their communities and fully enjoy their human rights.
We provide community-based services to children and adults with autism, individuals with intellectual disabilities, and adults experiencing mental illness. Our programs also include early intervention, Capital Area Head Start, and Susquehanna Service Dogs.
Although we’re based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we serve children, adults, and families throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Connecticut, as well as Moldova and India.
Founded
1972
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania