Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Behavioral Support Focus Job at Eminence Home Care, Norristown, PA

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  • Eminence Home Care
  • Norristown, PA

Job Description

We all have a story; let us be part of yours!- Eminence Home Care is a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting diverse populations across a wide spectrum of care services. As a trusted provider of unlicensed home and community-based services under Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), we specialize in empowering adults aged 21+ with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism. Our approach is rooted in dignity and inclusion. Individuals are in need of 1:1 support designed to foster independence, build meaningful connections, and promote full participation in their community on a medical, physical, emotional and intellectual level. At Eminence, we don’t just provide services—we walk alongside individuals as they live empowered, self-directed lives.

Responsibilities:

· Deliver 1:1 support aligned with each individual’s goals and ISP

· Transport individual in community

· Implement and document with guidance from the behavior support plans (BSPs) in collaboration with the supervising staff

· Use proactive, trauma-informed strategies to de-escalate challenging behaviors

· Provide supports to individuals such as personal care of various levels, modeling skills, financial management, social skills, de-escalation of minor behaviors, ensure understanding of communications, community integration, ensure safety and health, ect.,

· DSP will have access to perform the following services for individuals based on cased assignment: home/community supports, companionship, respite care, homemaking, chores, behavior plan implementation, communication support, volunteer support, and communication strategies

· Reinforce targeted outcomes through instruction, transfer, and engagement

· Document services and outcomes accurately using the EVV app (must use app for documenting)

· Maintain professional conduct and timely communication with supervisors and families involved in care

· Respond promptly to updates in treatment plans or goals from the care team

· Report changes in participant needs or concerns to the supervisor

· Attend required trainings

· Participate in team meetings related to assigned individuals

· Demonstrate reliability and punctuality for all scheduled shifts

Requirements

· High school diploma or GED preferred

· Ability to pass background checks and complete ODP training

· Strong communication and problem-solving skills

· Have a functional smart phone to access the EVV app for documentation

· Current Driver’s License, insurance and registered vehicle for use

· Good organizational and communication skills.

· Proof of eligibility to work in the United States, if applicable.

Preferred Skills

· Experience with IDD & Autism diagnosis

· Familiarity with ODP waiver services (Companion, In-Home & Community Support, CPS)

· Trauma-informed and person-centered care

· Knowledge of positive behavior supports and crisis intervention techniques

· Ability to remain calm and responsive in high-stress situations

Preferred Skills:

· Experience with IDD & Autism diagnosis

· Familiarity with ODP waiver services (Companion, In-Home & Community Support, CPS)

· Trauma-informed and person-centered care

· Knowledge of positive behavior supports and crisis intervention techniques

· Ability to remain calm and responsive in high-stress situations

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • PTO
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Training Stipend
  • Working Advantage Discounts

Job Tags

Work at office, All shifts,

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