ASL Direct Support Professional/PAHrtners Deaf Services/Abington

We are hiring for a Direct Support Professional to support people with intellectual, developmental disabilities, and mental health/substance use challenges. This is a rewarding entry-level role that requires High School Diploma or GED, proficiency in ASL, and valid driver's license. The role involves providing education, promoting healthy living, and assisting with daily living tasks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 18 years of age
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL)
• Valid driver's license (if required)
• Be able to lift, twist, bend, push over 30 lbs.
• Meet all pre-employment screening
• Must be able to squat, kneel, crawl, crouch, climb, and stoop as part of regular job duties.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or operate objects, tools, or controls.
• Required to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in CPR from floor level, which requires working on hands and knees, bending, standing, and lifting.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and peripheral vision.
• Must be able to talk and hear.
• Exception – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Programs: For these programs only, employees must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). The requirement to talk and hear does not apply.

Benefits

• Payactiv: early access to the money you’ve earned from hours you’ve already worked, before payday!
• Employee perks and discount program: to help you save money!
• Paid Time Off (full-time employees only)
• Health/Insurance (full-time employees only)
• 401(k) retirement savings program
• Wellbeing Programs: Physical, Emotional and Financial
• Chronic Disease management programs for hypertension and diabetes (for qualifying employees)
• Training: Free CPR, first aid, and job-specific training opportunities