Direct Support Professional Western Montgomery County

Direct Support Professional Western Montgomery Countyp style="text-align:left"Posted:/p2026-01-04h1/h1h2span class="emphasis-3"bKenCrest - A Premier Employer/b/span/h2p style="text-align:inherit"/ppbuspanb$1,000 SIGN ON BONUS* amp; NEW RATE starting at $16.00 per hour/b/span/u/b/pp/ppbuspanDirect Support Professional /span/u/b/ppFull and Part Time, Rotating Weekends/ppiDay Shift, Evening Shift, Overnight, Weekend Only/i/pp/ppb /biDo you have a special skill and passion for supporting people? Do you believe we are better together when everyone is included?/ibr / /ppKenCrest is hiring bDirect Support Professionals (DSPs) / Home Health Aides/b to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in bWestern Montgomery County./bbr / /ppThe Direct Support Professional role is for people who enjoy helping others and making a difference. In this role, you support individuals in their daily lives while encouraging independence, choice, and community involvement. You will act as both a caregiver and a life coach, helping individuals reach their personal goals.br / /ppWorking at KenCrest can be fulfilling if you enjoy advocating for people who may have difficulty speaking up for themselves. This role is rewarding if you like creating activities, building relationships, and helping individuals connect with their community.br / /ppbuPaid/u Mandatory Orientation (Required for All DSPs)/bbr /To support your success, all newly hired Direct Support Professionals, regardless of full-time, part-time, or other employment status, complete a bmandatory two-week paid new employee orientation/b during their first two weeks of employment. During this time, you will complete important required trainings, including bMedication Administration, MANDT, and CPR/First Aid/b, along with other state-required trainings. This orientation helps you understand how KenCrest works and gives you the tools you need to feel confident and prepared in your role. It is required for all DSPs, regardless of prior experience./ppbr /If you are looking for meaningful work, supportive training, and the chance to make a real impact, we encourage you to apply./pp/ppubCommon Daily Tasks/b/u/pullipServe as a caregiver and life coach to promote independence/p/lilipAssist with daily living activities such as personal care, meals, medication administration, social outings, and shopping/p/lilipSupport individuals with communication and self-expression/p/lilipComplete general housekeeping tasks and meal preparation/p/lilipHelp individuals work toward their personal goals and participate in community activities/p/lilipComplete required documentation such as incident reports, behavioral data, seizure charts, and medical visit forms/p/li/ulp/ppubRequired for Employment/b/u/pullipValid and Current driver’s license and acceptable motor vehicle record/p/lilipAbility to pass background checks and drug screening per state requirements/p/lilipAbility to understand, speak, read, and follow instructions in bEnglish/b/p/lilipStrong communication skills/p/lilipAbility to lift up to 50 pounds/p/li/ulp/ppubPreferred Qualifications/b/u/pullipHigh School Diploma or GED (preferred)/p/lilipOne (1) year of experience supporting individuals with autism and/or intellectual disabilities (preferred)/p/li/ulp/ppi /i/ppi*Sign On Bonus for New Hires or eligible Rehires ONLY/i/pp/ppiIND123/i/pEnglishh2/h2h2bJob Details/b/h2p style="text-align:inherit"/ph2Pay Type:/h2p style="text-align:inherit"/pHourly