Direct Support Professional Chester County

Kencrest Services

Chester County, US
$16.00 ph; bonus/equity: $1,000 sign on bonus*; be...
Supporting people with disabilities
Encouraging independence and choice
Advocating for individuals
KenCrest is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in upper and central Chester County

Job Summary

  • KenCrest is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in upper and central Chester County.
  • The role involves acting as a caregiver and life coach, helping individuals reach personal goals and encouraging independence, choice, and community involvement.
  • All newly hired DSPs complete a mandatory two-week paid new employee orientation including Medication Administration, MANDT, and CPR/First Aid.

Matching Summary

KenCrest is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in upper and central Chester County.

Salary

$16.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: $1,000 SIGN ON BONUS*; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • supporting people with disabilities
  • encouraging independence and choice
  • advocating for individuals
  • paid mandatory orientation
  • medication administration training
  • MANDT training
  • CPR/First Aid training

Nice-to-have

  • creating activities
  • building relationships
  • connecting with community
  • life coach skills

Key Requirements

  • Valid and Current driver’s license
  • Acceptable motor vehicle record
  • Pass background checks and drug screening
  • Understand, speak, read, and follow instructions in English
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  • High School Diploma or GED (preferred)
  • One (1) year of experience supporting individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities (preferred)

Work Rights

Not specified

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