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Eminence Home Care

Willow Grove, PA, USA

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We all have a story; let us be part of yours!- Eminence Home Care is a dynamic organization dedicated to supporting diverse populations across a wide spectrum of care services. As a trusted provider of unlicensed home and community-based services under Pennsylvania’s Office of Developmental Programs (ODP), we specialize in empowering adults aged 21+ with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and autism. Our approach is rooted in dignity and inclusion. Individuals are in need of 1:1 support designed to foster independence, build meaningful connections, and promote full participation in their community on a medical, physical, emotional and intellectual level. At Eminence, we don’t just provide services—we walk alongside individuals as they live empowered, self-directed lives. Responsibilities · Deliver 1:1 support aligned with each individual’s goals and ISP · Transport individual in community · Experience with speech assistance, nonverbal individuals, language barriers. · Experience with supporting individuals with complex communication needs · Familiarity with AAC systems and nonverbal communication techniques · Provide supports to individuals such as personal care of various levels, modeling skills, financial management, social skills, de-escalation of minor behaviors, ensure understanding of communications, community integration, ensure safety and health, ect., · DSP will have access to perform the following services for individuals based on cased assignment: home/community supports, companionship, respite care, homemaking, chores, behavior plan implementation, communication support, volunteer support, and communication strategies · Reinforce targeted outcomes through instruction, transfer, and engagement · Document services and outcomes accurately using the EVV app (must use app for documenting) · Maintain professional conduct and timely communication with supervisors and families involved in care · Respond promptly to updates in treatment plans or goals from the care team · Report changes in participant needs or concerns to the supervisor · Attend required trainings · Participate in team meetings related to assigned individuals · Demonstrate reliability and punctuality for all scheduled shifts Requirements High school diploma or GED preferred · Minimum 1 year experience supporting individuals with physical limitations · Ability to pass background checks and complete ODP training · Strong communication and problem-solving skills · Have a functional smart phone to access the EVV app for documentation · Current Driver’s License, insurance and registered vehicle for use · Good organizational and communication skills. · Proof of eligibility to work in the United States, if applicable. · Preferably have access to a vehicle that can fit mobility devices such as walkers, wheelchairs etc., Preferred Skills · Experience supporting individuals who communicate through Speech-generating devices (AAC), Picture Exchange Communication Systems (PECS), Sign language, gestures, or other nonverbal methods · Ability to model, prompt, and reinforce AAC use or preferred communication style in daily routines · Strong observational skills to interpret nonverbal cues and behaviors · Patience, adaptability, and respect for individual communication preferences Benefits Medical Vision Dental PTO Mileage Reimbursement Training Stipend Working Advantage Discounts

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