Enhance Support Partner (Direct Support Professional)

Values Into Action, a leader in person-centered, community-focused services, is seeking an Enhanced Direct Support Professional (Support Partner) to provide one-to-one support to two adults living in the same Philadelphia area. 

Values Into Action supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities one person at a time, on their own terms, and exclusively in their own homes and communities.

This is one position with combined hours, which offers consistency and a full-time schedule!

Schedule

• Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Every other weekend: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Two evenings per week: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM (flexible)

Position Overview

As a Support Partner, you will provide individualized, relationship-based support to ensure the health, safety, and well-being of the people supported. Supports take place in the home and community and are guided by each person’s preferences, routines, and goals.

Responsibilities include:

• Providing one-to-one support in the home and community
• Offering verbal prompting, encouragement, and assistance with daily routines
• Supporting community participation and meaningful activities
• Assisting with medical needs, including medication administration and blood sugar monitoring (training provided)
• Promoting safety, health, and personal choice
• Supporting routine while responding calmly and thoughtfully to change

Ideal Candidates Will:

• Demonstrate patience, empathy, and strong communication skills
• Be calm, observant, and reliable
• Value person-centered support and respectful relationships
• Be comfortable providing close supervision and medical support
• Work collaboratively with families and support teams

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Education, Special Education, Counseling, Social Work, or Gerontology OR
• Be a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), or Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)
• have a current NADD certification (National Association for the Dually Diagnosed) 
  • Candidates who are willing to become NADD certified will also be considered

Candidates must also:

• be 18 years of age or older
• possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• have access to a registered, insured, and inspected vehicle for use during work hours