Direct Support Professional (DSP)

"How Many People Can Say They Have fun at Their Job?"

Looking for a part-time job that enhances another person’s life? One on one direct care opportunity available in Pottstown, Pa.

Seeking an energetic and reliable person to serve as Support Service Professional (SSP) for part-time working assisting a young man, who has intellectual disabilities. If you like to go Bowling, Skiing, the MCU, and other fun adventures. This is the job for You!

Candidates should hold a clean driving record and have a good knowledge of the local community. All candidates must possess a strong belief in the participant self-direction model. If you have prior experience working with developmentally disabled adults in a direct care role, we encourage you to apply for this position!

· If you have some or are seeking to gain or enhance your work experiences while building a friendship and making a significant difference in a person's life, this is an ideal opportunity!

Weekday hours: 9am-3pm, and Hours are flexible on the Weekend.

Wage Rang is $18- $25 Hours. (Depending on education and experience).

Qualifications:

· Clear Criminal Background Checks

· Possession of valid PA Driver’s License with Safe Driving Record

· Ability to work independently but effectively as a Team Member

· Ability to Communicate Effectively

· Maintain Safe Home Environment

· Occasional need to kneel, bend, squat, and reach

· Minimal computer skills required/Smart phone for logging in and out preferred

· Strong work ethic

· Reliable, Dependable, show up for work on time.

· Commitment to equality for all individuals.

· Daily Documentation and Service notes to be completed at the end of shift

· Experience working with the intellectual disability/MH community preferred.

Staff will be interviewed, hired, trained, and supervised by the family. Staff will be required to use an electronic clock in via telephone system. Resumes will be reviewed prior to the offer of the first interview Lee Ann Logsdon, Certified Supports Broker.

The onboarding process is conducted by PALCO.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Reading, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location