What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Life's New Beginning?
***Starting rates of $18.50 - $19.50 per hour***
Life's New Beginning is looking for motivated individuals with a passion for care to take on the role of Direct Support Professional. The role of the DSP is to provide direct care while teaching daily living skills (cooking, self-care, hygiene, laundry, cleaning, shopping), health and safety skills, social skills, and relationship building skills. The DSP also provides support in the community and during social, recreational, and/or leisure activities. The DSP's role is also that of a mentor who will encourage and foster independence.
Our mission is for those we serve to live a happy, meaningful, everyday life.
Residential Programs: We have one and two-person residential homes in which the DSPs provide individualized care and support, teach concepts of daily living and promote community involvement. The Direct Support Professional role is the most integral position when providing services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. The position requires patience, care, understanding, and compassion. It is also important that the DSP is responsible, reliable, honest, and has the ability to make effective decisions as well as possess the ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
About You:
We are looking for individuals who are motivated to better themselves every day. The individuals must be hard-working and team oriented. It is a must that all applicants share our core values (Honesty, Integrity, Diversity, Respect, and Accountability). Applicants must be dependable and flexible. We expect patience and the ability to remain calm and professional at all times.
Requirements for DSP position:
- Must be 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Valid PA driver's license
- 2 years driving experience
- Schedules may include day, evening, weekend, and overnight hours.
- Must be able to pass a background check
- Ability to read, speak, and write English
- Participate and successfully complete required training (includes but not limited to CPR, First Aid, Med Administration, Safe Crisis Management)
What we offer:
- Full time and part time positions
- Opportunity for advancement
- Competitive pay
- Benefits available
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Voluntary life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- 403(b) (full and part time)
- Employee assistance program (full time and part time)
- PTO
About Us:
Founded in 2015, Life's New Beginning is a non-profit agency in York, PA providing services and support to individuals with intellectual disabilities. LNB provides person-centered services to individuals with a primary diagnosis of an intellectual disability both in residential homes (owned and operated by LNB) and in the community (Companion and CPS Program). LNB adheres to trauma informed care practices.
Salary : $19 - $20
