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Direct Support Professional-September 2024
Lewistown
Sep 7, 2026
About Direct Support Professional

  Direct Support Professional

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  Job Details

  Requisition #:

  193189

  Location:

  Lewistown, PA 17044

  Category:

  Home Health Aide

  Salary:

  $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

  Position Details

  Position Overview

  Working in the home and/or a community environment the Direct Support Professional is responsible for the delivery of quality one-on-one services to intellectual and/ developmentally disabled individuals and working towards their outcome statement as outlined in the Individual Support Plan. Care may also involve activities of daily living and communication with other members of the individual’s multi-disciplinary team.

  Sign On Bonus!

  1,000 sign on bonus after 80 hrs worked in 60 days

  Essential Job Functions

  As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will professionally support adult or pediatric individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well-being.

  Implement strategies to assist the individual in obtaining their outcome as stated in the (ISP) Individual Support Plan.

  Complete documentation to substantiate services(s) being delivered. (EVV, daily service note).

  Assist the Individual and the Individual’s interdisciplinary team in the development and maintenance of the Individual’s ISP (Individual Support Plan).

  Immediately reports any changes or problems in the Individuals condition to manager.

  Required to complete all documentation in accordance with state and program regulations, Aveanna HealthCare policies and procedures and any applicable accreditation standards.

  Always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.

  Assist individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.

  Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.

  Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.

  Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, budgeting, personal hygiene, etc.

  Assist Individuals in living an everyday life.

  Ensure the health and safety of the Individual.

  Respite only requirements:

  For out-of-home overnight respite service all members of household 18 and older must comply with obtaining Criminal history checks

  For out-of-home overnight respite service provide proof of homeowners/ renters insurance

  Requirements

  The desire to assist individuals to live life to its fullest

  High school diploma or equivalency.

  Active driver’s license, current automobile insurance, current car registration and current car inspection if transporting

  Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.

  Must be 18 or older.

  Ability to work flexible hours as needed.

  Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.

  FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements.

  Other Skills/Abilities

  Must be able to always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries

  Ability to recognize incidents and report them

  Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations

  Attention to detail

  Time Management

  Strong commitment to excellence

  Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution

  Excellent organization and communication skills

  Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills

  Physical Demands

  Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English

  Occasional lifting, caring, pushing and pulling of up to 25 pounds

  Prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, twisting

  Must be able to sit and climb stairs

  Must have visual and hearing acuity

  Environment

  Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions.

  Other Duties

  Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

  As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

  As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

  Notice for Job Applicants Residing in California (https://www.aveanna.com/CCPANotice.html)

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