Support Partner (Direct Support Professional) in Northampton, Pennsylvania at VALUES INTO ACTION INC

As a Support Partner, you’ll work one-on-one with people with disabilities in their homes and communities, supporting independence and inclusion.

As a Support Partner, you are partnering with someone to help them live their best life!

Responsibilities will include:

• Verbal prompting and proactive support in community settings
• Helping develop independent skills (budgeting, meal planning, shopping, riding the bus)
• Connecting to community groups and activities
• Supporting with school tasks (time management, navigating campus, transportation)

Who You’ll Support

A college student who loves theater, humor, and video games. He is open to exploring the community and finding new activities that match his interests.

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Calm, adaptable, and aware of their surroundings
• Loving, caring, reliable, and fun to be around
• Engaging and able to think creatively about meaningful activities
• Skilled in communication and proactive thinking
• Holds a valid driver’s license and has access to a reliable vehicle during work hours

• Make a real difference every day
• Be part of a supportive team that values inclusion and empowerment
• Paid Training provided to help you succeed
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement
• Competitive pay and mileage reimbursement

Values Into Action is an equal opportunity employer. As a disability rights organization we:

• Are dedicated to social justice and human rights in all its forms
• Are committed to fostering an organizational culture that is inclusive of people with respect to their race, color, disability, ethnicity, religious creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, marital status or other personal characteristics
• Welcome and strive to retain and advance individuals from diverse backgrounds who share our values

Apply today and start your journey toward meaningful work that changes lives!

• 18 years of age or older
• A high school diploma or GED
• at least 1 year experience supporting people with disabilities
• Be or willing to be Covid-19 Vaccinated prior to employment
• must have valid driver's license with clean driving record, along with a personal vehicle that is fully insured and registered to use for work purposes