Direct Support Professional - Pottstown

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Pottstown Full & Part-Time Opportunities | Rotating Weekends Day Shift, Evening Shift, Overnight, Weekend Only Now Hiring in Western Montgomery County

This home is participating in a special 6-month staffing pilot program and is currently offering an enhanced rate of $18.00/hour for Direct Support Professionals hired to work at this location.

We're looking for caring, dependable people who are passionate about supporting others and making a difference every day.

Do you have a special skill and passion for helping people? Do you believe we are better together when everyone is included?

Ken Crest is hiring Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) / Home Health Aides to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Western Montgomery County.

The Direct Support Professional role is for people who enjoy helping others and making a difference. In this role, you support individuals in their daily lives while encouraging independence, choice, and community involvement.

You will act as both a caregiver and a life coach, helping individuals reach their personal goals.

Working at Ken Crest can be fulfilling if you enjoy advocating for people who may have difficulty speaking up for themselves.

This role is rewarding if you like creating activities, building relationships, and helping individuals connect with their community.

To support your success, all newly hired Direct Support Professionals complete a mandatory two-week paid new employee orientation during their first two weeks of employment.

During this time, you will complete important required trainings, including Medication Administration, MANDT, and CPR/First Aid, along with other state-required trainings.

This orientation helps you understand how Ken Crest works and gives you the tools you need to feel confident and prepared in your role.

• Serve as a caregiver and life coach to promote independence
• Assist with daily living activities such as personal care, meals, medication administration, social outings, and shopping
• Support individuals with communication and self expression
• Complete general housekeeping tasks and meal preparation
• Help individuals work toward their personal goals and participate in community activities
• Complete required documentation such as incident reports, behavioral data, seizure charts, and medical visit forms

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and acceptable motor vehicle record (3 years of driving experience required)
• Driver's license, insurance, and registration must be aligned with your state of permanent residence
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening per state requirements
  
  Ability to understand, speak, read, and follow instructions in English
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

$18.00/hour at this pilot-program location

Paid training and orientation

Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Ken Crest is an equal opportunity employer.

As an equal opportunity employer (EOE), our dedicated staff of over 2,100 employees and independent contractors are knowledgeable and qualified, with extensive experience helping children, youth, and adults reach their goals in service of our mission: to support community development by exploring possibilities, mobilizing resources, and championing dreams.

Looking for more freedom and a chance to create your own schedule?

Ken Crest offers contractor positions throughout our Early Intervention and Clinical programs.

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