Children's Direct Support Professional

• YSR Residential Program
• Youngsville, PA, USA
• 17.10 per hour
• Hourly
• Full Time
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

*$2500 COMMITMENT BONUS AVAILABLE!*

Our organization strongly believes that every individual deserves the opportunity to achieve their fullest potential. We are seeking responsible, caring, and compassionate direct support professionals to join our team. The ideal job candidate will be highly dependable and have a passion for helping those with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs to live a more fulfilled and happy life.

Working with the individuals in a Residential Treatment Facility, you will assess his/her needs and tend to them accordingly with the goal of fostering a positive, encouraging environment and supporting individuals with social, emotional, and behavioral needs. You will assist individuals in becoming more integrated in their communities by maximizing their strengths, interests, and abilities.

Responsibilities also include daily living activities as needed, planning activities, supervision of individuals, documentation, passing medications, crisis management, planning therapeutic activities, etc. You will provide behavioral and therapeutic interventions under the supervision of a Master's level Therapist.

Work Hours:

• Must be willing to work 2nd shift, weekends, and Holidays as well as occasional overnights.
• Possible Shifts: 1st shift, 2nd shift, 3rd shift

This position requires:

• A High School diploma or equivalency
• Must be at least 18 years of age

This position prefers:

• An Associate's or higher in a human service related field
• A Bachelor's degree
• Two years prior experience in a human service related field
• Valid Driver's License with a clean DMV record preferred.