About this opportunity
Youth Advocate Programs lists this Direct Support Professional- Community opportunity in hermitage, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Part-Time Hourly PositionHourly, Part-Time position providing direct face to face service to adults with developmental disabilities throughout Mercer County.Services provided in the home and community settings to protect the health and welfare to assist individual in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, domestic, socialization and adaptive skills.Availability: Flexible hours; potentially up to 40 hours per week.Sign On Bonus Available!Hourly Competitive Pay!Qualifications/Requirements:Minimum of a High School diploma or GED is required with at least 6 months experience with Autism.At least 6 months of experience working with adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities and Autism.Strong Interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to physically assist individuals if needed.CPR/FA Certification is a plus.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using an electronic health record (EHR) system is a plus.Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage.Bilingual (Spanish Speaking) is a plusBenefits Available:Voluntary DentalVoluntary VisionUNUM Supplemental Benefits403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.Employee Assistance ProgramPet InsuranceDirect DepositWeekly PayMileage ReimbursementFlexible ScheduleYouth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.Travel Required: Yes. Travel throughout community Grove City, Mercer and Greenville AreasSkills:Strong Communication Skills: NoviceBilingual/Spanish Speaking: NoviceBasic Computer Skills: NoviceBehaviors:Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityMotivations:Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationEducation:High School or better.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
hermitage, PA, 16148, US
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