Direct Support Professional- Community

Part-Time Hourly Position

Hourly, Part-Time position providing direct face to face service to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Mercer County.

Services provided in the home and community settings to protect the health and welfare to assist individual in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.

Availability: Flexible hours; potentially up to 40 hours per week.

Sign On Bonus Available!

Hourly Competitive Pay!

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required with at least 6 months experience with Autism.
• At least 6 months of experience working with adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and Autism.
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to physically assist individuals if needed.
• CPR/FA Certification is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.
• Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.
• Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plus

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Benefits
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Travel Required: Yes. Travel throughout community Grove City, Mercer and Greenville Areas

Skills:

• Strong Communication Skills: Novice
• Bilingual/Spanish Speaking: Novice
• Basic Computer Skills: Novice

Behaviors:

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations:

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education:

• High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.