Support Partner (Direct Support Professional)

VALUES INTO ACTION INC
VALUES INTO ACTION INC·Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·1 week ago

Salary

$21k - $21k

Part-timeOn-site

Job Description

Description Make a Real Impact – Join Our Team as a Support Partner! At Values Into Action, we partner with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to design and live their best lives as active members of their communities. We believe in inclusion, respect, and self-determination—and we’re looking for team members who share these values. What You’ll Do As a Support Partner, you’ll work one-on-one with a person in their home and community. Your role is about partnership, not “doing for”—you’ll support with daily living activities, community engagement, and personal goals. This includes: Personal care (bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, transferring with a Hoyer lift) Transportation using a wheelchair-accessible van Medication administration and healthcare appointments Household tasks like shopping and cleaning Supporting technology use (iPads, laptops, Alexa) Encouraging community involvement and recreation Part-time weekend position available! Saturday & Sunday: 7am - 3pm What We’re Looking For Creative, patient, and professional team members Strong communication skills Ability to support someone in living a self-directed life Pay $21/hour Our Commitment Values Into Action is an equal opportunity employer and a disability rights organization. We welcome and strive to advance individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our values of inclusion, respect, and social justice. Requirements A high school diploma or GED 18 years of age or older at least 1 year experience supporting people to live in the community current CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred CNA preferred but not required must have valid driver's license with clean driving record must be creative in the community Be or willing to be Covid-19 Vaccinated prior to employment Personal or professional experience with people with intellectual disabilities and a mental health diagnosis is a plus but not a requirement

Skills Required

Personal CareTransportationMedication AdministrationHousehold TasksTechnology SupportCommunity InvolvementCommunication SkillsCreativityPatienceProfessionalism

About the Company

VALUES INTO ACTION INC

VALUES INTO ACTION INC

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