Direct Support Professional with Emotional Support Exp

TERRAPIN HOUSE INC
  • Lititz, PA
  • Part-time
7 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • Mileage Reimbursement
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule

Are you a caring professional with a background in clinical work or education? We are looking for a Direct Care Support Professional to provide one-on-one support for someone in the Lititz area.

This is more than a traditional caregiving role. It is for someone who understands that behavior is often a way of communicating. Are you a caring professional with a background in clinical work or education? We are looking for a Direct Care Support Professional with Emotional Support experience to provide 2:1 support for young man in the Lititz area. You will help create a supportive, person-centered environment by building trust, helping with emotional regulation, and supporting meaningful community involvement.
 
Who We’re Looking For
·       Qualified: You have a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Social Work, or Recreational Therapy, or a certificate from NADD. You want to use your experience in a hands-on, meaningful role.
·       Relationship-focused: You know that trust comes first. You use encouragement, patience, and planning to help someone succeed.
·       Thoughtful and observant: You notice patterns, keep clear notes, and work well with a team to improve support plans.
·       Calm under pressure: You can stay steady and supportive during challenging moments.


What You’ll Do
·       Provide personalized support: Follow and help guide support plans based on the person’s interests, strengths, and sensory needs.
·       Support emotional regulation: Use positive, proven strategies to help the person stay calm, feel safe, and work through difficult moments.
·       Encourage community involvement: Help the person take part in his community in ways that are meaningful, respectful,  comfortable, and fun!
·       Keep clear records: Track support needs, progress, trends, and important milestones through notes and data collection.


Qualifications
·       Education: NADD certificate or Bachelor’s degree (Psychology, Education, Social Work, or Recreational Therapy) required. 
·       Experience: Experience with behavior/emotional support is a plus.
·       Requirements: Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, and ability to pass required background clearances.


Why Apply?
·       Meaningful work: Use your education and experience in a role where your skills and ideas matter.  

Numbers & Facts

LocationLititz, PA
Job TypePart-time

Skills

  • Clinical Trainingunmatched
  • Community Supportunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Psychologyunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Recreational Therapyunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Reimbursementunmatched
  • Requirements Validation/Verificationunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Social Workunmatched
  • Special Educationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched

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