Support Partner (Direct Support Professional)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of others, as well as your community? If so, this is the PERFECT opportunity for YOU!

As a Support Partner you will be providing direct support in partnership with people with disabilities, on a one-to-one basis, in their own homes and communities. Services include direct support in the form of community involvement and/or accommodation with all activities of daily living including personal care, communication, transportation and inclusive social and recreational activities.

We are currently seeking a part-time Support Partner (DSP) to work with a gentleman living in Lansdowne, PA.

SCHEDULE: 24 hours per week

Monday: 12AM - 12PM

Friday: 12PM - 12AM

The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to helping individuals with disabilities to live a life of their choosing, and good interpersonal and leadership skills. The main purpose of this role is to assist him in living a self-determined life. As a Support Partner you will provide direct support to him in his own home and community. You will provide oversight of medical documentation, setting up appointments and personal finances. This person loves to be out and about in the community; he requires someone who has experience supporting non-verbal persons. He also loves the ocean and swimming!

The ideal candidate will have a calm personality and energetic approach to supporting a person with a unique combination of needs. The ideal candidate will be motivational in their approach to guiding and assisting this person to live a full and meaningful life.

We know not everyone who finds themselves upon this job posting will fit exactly what is described above. However, if you share in our mission and vision of full civil rights, inclusion, and self-determination for ALL people, including those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, we encourage you to apply.

Values Into Action is an equal opportunity employer. As a disability rights organization we:

• Are dedicated to social justice and human rights in all its forms;
• Are committed to fostering an organizational culture that is inclusive of people with respect to their race, color, disability, ethnicity, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, marital status or other personal characteristics;
• Welcome and strive to retain and advance individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our values

• A high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience supporting people to live in the community.
• Be or willing to be Covid-19 Vaccinated prior to employment.
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a valid driver's license/clean driving record
• Have access to a reliable vehicle, proof of current vehicle registration, inspection, and insurance for use throughout your work with the person supported
• Be comfortable providing total personal care including all hygiene care and changing of adult diapers.
• Work at a heavy physical demand capacity (defined as standing and/or walking eight hours of an eight hour day with occasionally lifting 100 pounds maximum and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds);