Direct Support Professional PA

Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Job summary

Community Integrated Services isseekingcompassionate dependable Direct Support Professionals to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on their path to this role you will help individuals with disabilities discover their career interests and support them at their job sites to help them achieve success at work. As a CIS employeeyoullbe part of a supportive mission-driven team committed to building a moreequitableworkforce in Philadelphia and beyond.

Whatyoulldo as a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

• Provide individualized support and instruction to participantsinall stages of their job placement. Work in conjunction with employers to design individualized training plans

• Maintain a detailed record of on-site performance by completing daily case notes.

• Help participants be successful intheirplace of employment in the community.

• Develop community job leads for assigned individuals meeting their needs desires and capabilities.

• Match applicants to jobs refer qualified applicants to employers and conduct necessary follow-upwhen applicants are placed in jobs.

• Analyze and develop support strategies that may be used by theparticipantto do their job tasks. Emphasis on those most natural to the workplace.

• Work directly with participants to conduct assessments

• Consistently provide written verbal and electronic communication to our participants employers families funders and other CIS team members.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired college degree preferred

• Valid drivers license andaccess to an insured vehicle

• Ability to pass background checksand other pre-employment requirements

• Strong communication patience and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Schedule and work environment

• Full-time37.5 hours/week or 30 hours/week

• Day / Evening/ Weekend shifts available

• Work throughout Philadelphia andthesurroundingareas

• Work in the community

• Pay:hourly rate beginning at $18.00

• Eligibility for incentives

Benefits may include:

• Medical dental and visionFSAand HRA

• CIS paid long-term and short-term disability and life insurance

• Paid time off and holiday pay

• 401(k)

• Pet insurance

• Paid training

Why join us

Jobs at CIS offer great benefitssupportive mentors and opportunities for advancement. What makes CIS exceptionalisthe people who work here. From artists to former schoolteachers from long-time care workers to people being hired in their very first job CIS staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds. What unites us is the common purpose at the core of our work. Join us and make a difference.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) Qualifications

• High school diploma or GEDrequired college degree preferred

• Valid drivers license andaccess to an insured vehicle

• Ability to pass background checksand other pre-employment requirements

• Strong communication patience and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team