Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional

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Why Join Aveanna Education Services? Want to make a difference? We believe that everyone is capable of growth and development, and if people are not growing and developing, it’s because they haven’t been given the proper support (yet). That’s where we come in! We are here to help each person with whom we work grow, develop, and become a little bit better today than they were yesterday.

Apply your skills as a Direct Support Professional in a home setting and begin making a difference in the lives of individuals with special needs.

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/or developmental 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.

• Professionally support adult or pediatric individuals with an intellectual and/or developmental disability in various settings to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well‑being.
• Implement strategies to assist the individual in achieving their outcome as stated in the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Complete documentation to substantiate services delivered (EVV, daily service note).
• Assist the individual and their interdisciplinary team in maintaining the Individual Support Plan.
• Immediately report any changes or problems in the individual’s condition to the manager.
• Complete all documentation in accordance with state and program regulations, Aveanna Health Care policies and procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.
• Always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
• Support individuals in reaching independent goals through guidance, instruction, and role‑modeling.
• Proactively seek opportunities for individuals to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.
• Ensure the health and safety of the individual.

• All members of the household 18 and older must obtain criminal history checks for out‑of‑home overnight respite service.
• Provide proof of homeowner’s or renter’s insurance for out‑of‑home overnight respite service.

• 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 while maintaining sensitivity to civil and human rights and the dignity of the individual.
• Must be 18 or older.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed and overtime available.
• Eligibility for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.
• FBI clearance required for individuals who do not meet PA residency requirements.

• Always adhere to confidentiality standards and professional boundaries.
• Recognize incidents and report them.
• 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.

• Must speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Occasional lifting, caring, pushing, and pulling 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.

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

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 vaccination and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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