Direct Support Professional Life Skills Penntown

Come Join Our Team!

At New Horizons, our employees are the heart of everything we do. They are a highly trained and deeply compassionate team, dedicated to making a difference in our clients’ lives. Their care and commitment are unmatched. Knowing they’ve positively impacted someone’s life is a reward in itself.

Day Program Support -- Life Skills

New Horizons is looking for a Day Program Support employee to assist adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach their individual goals. A Day Program Support employee will work with the individual(s), providing instruction in activities of daily living, transporting to and from community resources and events, teaching new skills, and assisting with personal care needs while the individual(s) attends the Life Skills Day Program.

A successful Day Program Support employee will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive relationship with the individual(s) they support. The Day Program Support employee will need to utilize problem solving, time management, and organizational skills while working with the individual(s) they support.

Job Qualifications

• Eighteen (18) Years of Age or older
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Valid Driver’s License
• Complete required training including First Aid/CPR certification

Additional Information

• Drug Test required
• Background report and driving record required
• TB test required

Hours and Location

Typical Hours:  Monday – Friday, First Shift

13146 State Route 101, Sunman

Why Work at New Horizons

• Paid training – no experience required

• Opportunities for advancement

• Work that matters

• Supportive leadership

• Mission-driven nonprofit