Enhanced-Direct Support Professional

• Locations in Downingtown, Lebanon, Lancaster PA.

Independent Options, LLC. is looking for qualified Enhanced Direct Support Professionals/Caregivers, CNAs in DAUPHIN COUNTY, CHESTER LANCASTER COUNTY, LEBANON COUNTY, PA who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities (IDD) whom are residing in their own homes! HIRING IMMEDIATELY!

As a Enhanced Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will work directly with individuals based on their needs and prescribed services as outlined in their Individual Plan. This is to include, but not be limited to assisting or observing individuals as needed with:

1. Ability to support individuals with challenging behaviors.
2. Experience with behavioral support plans.
3. Patient, observant, attuned to behavior, able to anticipate challenges coming and redirect ahead of time.
4. Provide support as outlined in the individual’s plan of care utilizing approved
   interventions. This includes safe crisis management techniques, emotional support, and positive reinforcement.
5. Support Individuals in helping to deescalate behaviors during crisis situations
6. Give feedback on the individual's performance in accomplishing goals and objectives of the Individualized Support Plan (ISP).
7. Implements and monitors behavior management and crisis support plans
8. Provide supervision of individual supported based upon their unique plan to ensure the health, safety & behavioral needs of the individual supported.
9. Addresses behavior management safety needs related to the complex diagnoses of individuals.
10. Implements behavior support plans. Utilizes behavioral principles in day-to-day
    interactions.
11. Specialized attention to the emotional & social needs & supports of individuals

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work or Gerontology.
• Registered Behavior Technician
• NADD Competency Based Clinical Certification
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• NADD Competency-Based Dual Diagnosis Certification
• NADD Competency-Based Direct-Support Professional Certification

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road