Job Description

Why Join Aveanna Education Services?

Want to make a difference? So do we! At Aveanna, we believe that everyone has the potential for growth and development. If someone isn’t thriving, it’s often because they haven’t received the right support—yet. That’s where you come in! As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students with special needs in a public-school setting.

Position Overview

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will work in both home and community environments, delivering quality one-on-one services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Your role will focus on helping them achieve their goals as outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP).

Essential Job Functions

In this rewarding position, you will:

• Support individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in various settings to promote their emotional, physical, and personal well-being.
• Implement strategies to help individuals achieve their goals as stated in their ISP.
• Document services delivered accurately (EVV, daily service notes).
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop and maintain the ISP.
• Report any changes or concerns regarding the individual’s condition to your manager.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Encourage independence by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
• Seek opportunities for individuals to engage in community activities based on their interests.
• Assist in developing essential life skills, including cooking, budgeting, and personal hygiene.
• Ensure the health and safety of the individuals you support.

Respite Only Requirements

For out-of-home overnight respite services:

• All household members aged 18 and older must undergo criminal history checks.
• Proof of homeowners/renters insurance is required.

Requirements

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Have a genuine desire to help individuals live life to the fullest.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a valid driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and registration.
• Are willing to accompany individuals into the community while respecting their rights and dignity.
• Are at least 18 years old.
• Can work flexible hours as needed.
• Are eligible for State Police Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Can obtain FBI clearance if not a PA resident.

Other Skills/Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Commitment to confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Ability to recognize and report incidents.
• Calmness and professionalism in stressful situations.
• Attention to detail and strong time management skills.
• Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.
• Quick-thinking and sound decision-making skills.

Physical Demands

In this role, you should be able to:

• Speak, write, read, and understand English.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull up to 25 pounds.
• Engage in prolonged walking, standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, and twisting.
• Sit and climb stairs as needed.
• Have visual and hearing acuity.

Environment

You will need to function in a variety of environments, which may involve exposure to allergens and other conditions.

Other Duties

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, compliance with all health-related requirements, including vaccinations and testing, is mandatory, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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