Direct Support Professional / DSP

Direct Support Professional / Dsp

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!

Now offering paid credentials - eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

Summary:

• The Direct Support Professional / DSP is a direct service provider supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.

Location: 100% community based with hubs in Downingtown and West Chester

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Adjusted schedules available if providing transportation from consumer homes to or from the Achieve program

Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:00pm

Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm

Starting rate of $18/hour progressing to $20/hour

11 paid holidays

10 days Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year

Primary responsibilities:

• Provide 1:1, 1:3 or 2:3 ratio services in community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, vocational and adaptive skills.
• Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, personal adjustment and recreation.
• Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual's Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.
• Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.
• Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual's community with the ultimate goal of employment or volunteer opportunities.
• Perform other duties as required.