Direct Support Professional (DSP)

INDIAN CREEK FOUNDATION INC • Souderton, PA • 1h ago

Indian Creek Foundation in Souderton, PA is seeking to hire full-time and part-time entry-level Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Caregivers to provide compassionate care for adults and children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in our residential group homes.

Would you like to support individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives?

Are you ready to really make a difference?

We pay our entry-level Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Caregivers a NEW competitive wage of $19.00/hr and offer additional generous benefits.

Our benefits include:

medical, dental, vision, 401(k), free training,

paid holidays

$3000 sign on bonus for all new DSP's to Indian Creek Foundation

Enjoy appropriate casual dress and a friendly, supportive team environment. If you are looking for a rewarding career enhancing the lives of others, apply today!

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver, you provide hands-on care to individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and help them to live as independently as possible. You assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, meal preparation, feeding, restroom assistance, and medication administration. Helping our residents feel at home, you create a warm, caring environment by assisting with housekeeping, laundry, and grocery shopping. You also enjoy accompanying them on local community outings.

You build strong relationships with each client and find success in their successes. And you are sure to maintain accurate documentation of progress. By providing individualized attention, you are able to encourage each individual's ability to maintain the highest practical physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.

With each client, you are sure to maintain their comfort, privacy, and dignity in the delivery of services.

This job may not always be easy, but you find the work of supporting people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!

Experience:

*Previous experience working with adults who have developmental or intellectual disabilities is preferred.

Are you kind, calm, patient, and able to help clients through difficult situations?

Do you connect with people easily?

Are you a great communicator?

Can you provide compassionate and loving care?

Are you discreet with confidential information?

If so, you may be perfect for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) / Caregiver position!

QUALIFICATIONS!

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license and clean driving record for at least 3 years

Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report, physical exam/TB test and drug test

Must have reliable transportation to assigned location

Willingness to complete a criminal background check and a child abuse clearance

Physical ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

Basic computer proficiency

Good documentation skills

Must have strong written, and verbal communication skills

Must attend employee orientation and complete 1 week of mandatory on site training from 9am - 4-5pm.

PART-TIME

We also have limited part-time schedules available which involve working every Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Please inquire about current part time schedules that are subject to change at any time.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this entry-level part-time or full-time position, PLEASE fill out our initial 1-minute, mobile-friendly application.

We look forward to speaking with you soon!

ABOUT INDIAN CREEK FOUNDATION

For over 40 years, Indian Creek Foundation has served Bucks and Montgomery area children and adults with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. By offering residential and community-based, vocational, and behavioral health services, we continue to grow and meet the changing needs of our community. It is our goal to ensure that all individuals feel safe and engaged in nurturing ways that will empower them to build meaningful relationships with others.

Indian Creek Foundation is a community of caring, compassionate people, who accept others' uniqueness as an essential part of our lives. We are dedicated to building meaningful relationships based on mutual respect, unconditional value, and caring interactions.

We value our employees as they are the backbone of our organization. That is why we offer competitive pay and excellent benefits.

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