What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Supports Counselor (PRN) - A.M. position at Ardmore?
Do you enjoy helping others reach their full potential?
Do you enjoy having fun at work and doing recreational activities?
Are you motivated by personal enrichment?
Do you want to work for an amazing organization!
If you are interested in this unique opportunity and fulfilling career, then becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) is the perfect job for you!
Who You Will Be Supporting
In this role you will have the amazing opportunity to support AM
- He gets along well with others and lives independently.
- AM loves shopping and dining out, especially at the mall.
- AM loves watching sports on the television.
- AM has a job that he is proud of and loves very much.
Responsibilities We’ll Help You Master
- Support individuals in achieving their personal goals and fulfilling their dreams by having a “person-centered” focus.
- Teach independent living and daily skills to the persons-served by identifying and meeting social, environmental, and health care needs such as daily grooming and personal care routines.
- Actively plans, coordinates, and participates with residents in social activities including frequent community outings.
- Instructs, supports and participates in performing household tasks with persons served such as cleaning, preparing meals, food shopping, etc.
The Ideal Candidate
- Earned High School Diploma or GED from an accredited educational institution.
- Able to communicate effectively with the individuals to whom services are provided
- Should have experience working with people with intellectual disabilities or with other types of special needs populations
- Have patience and positive coaching skills to assist AM with successfully reaching his goals.
- Enjoy being active and proactively partner with AM while engaging in activities, events and volunteer efforts of choice.
- Will be resourceful in researching community activities, volunteer efforts, and enjoy introducing new ideas.
Do You Want to Work for an Organization with Great Benefits?!!!
- Employee Discounts (Groupon, Six Flags, Touro University, Hertz car rentals, AMC Theaters Dell computers, etc.)
- Paid Community Outings!
- Paid On-site Trainings!
- Various Leave (Vacation, PTO and Sick Time, etc.)
- Holidays and Floating Days
- 403B Retirement Plan
We are looking for great staff and it can be you! Apply today!
