Direct Support Professional - Williamsport, United States - Advocate Home Health Care and Private Duty

Description

Job Description:
We are looking for a Direct Support Professional to join our team to assist children with disabilities to learn, grow and become more independent. If you enjoy interacting with children with intellectual and developmental disabilities and supporting their clinical teams and families, we'd like to meet with you.

Direct Support Professional responsibilities include exhibiting compassion, supporting children, and ensuring a safe environment. They foster independence and personal choice by guiding individuals in acquiring necessary skills, such as social behavior or interpersonal competence so individuals have greater self-reliance in their day-to-day lives.

Responsibilities:

• Providing assistance with developmental goals.
• Supporting client while maintaining a healthy and safe environment.
• Assisting client with daily living skills.
• Assist individuals with disabilities with their daily living activities.
• Aid in implementing treatments, training programs, and developmental/behavioral plans.
• Accompany the child to school and sit in the classroom as a support for the child.
• Encourage community participation.
• Document all observations and daily progress notes.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Assist individuals in performing their cleaning responsibilities.
• Transport and accompany individuals to appointments and outings.
• Perform other responsibilities and duties as assigned.

Requirements and skills:

• Must be able to bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, sit and walk for periods of time.
• Successful child clearance and federal background checks.
• Basic computer skills.
• CPR/First Aid training (Preferred).
• High school diploma or equivalent.