Support Partner (Direct Support Professional) in Media, Pennsylvania at VALUES INTO ACTION INC
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Job Description
Make a Real Impact – Join Our Team as a Support Partner!
Do you want a career where you truly make a difference in someone’s life and strengthen your community? If so, this is the PERFECT opportunity for YOU!
As a Support Partner, you’ll work one-on-one with a person with disabilities, empowering independence and inclusion in their home and community. Your role will include:
- Community Engagement – Help create meaningful connections and experiences.
- Daily Living Support – Assist with personal care, communication, transportation, and social/recreational activities.
- Skill Development – Support growth in independent living skills and confidence.
- Location: Media, PA
- Schedule: Part-time
- Hours: Wednesday & Friday, 9AM - 3PM
A kind and funny gentleman who loves the Phillies, reading and writing, music (especially The Beatles and Rolling Stones), and celebrating his Jewish faith. If you share any of these passions, this could be the perfect role for you!
What You’ll Do- Assist with grocery shopping and accessing community resources
- Transportation to medical appointments
- Assistance with organizing his schedule
- Providing personal care support
- Encouraging engagement and independence
- Great sense of humor and a mellow, patient approach
- Creative and resourceful problem-solving skills
- Strong listening and communication abilities
- Willingness to assist with personal care tasks
- Make a real difference every day
- Enjoy a consistent schedule
- 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!
Requirements:- A high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year experience supporting people to live in the community
- 18 years of age or older
- valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- access to a registered, insured, and inspected vehicle for use during work hours