Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Job Title

Under the general direction of the Division Manager of Residential Services, with specific supervision from the House Manager, is responsible for the provision of support, personal assistance, training, and quality care to people with intellectual disabilities residing in a community group home.

Schedule Details: Full-Time Shifts

• Tuesday - Saturday 4 pm - 12 am
• Friday - Saturday 8 am - 12 am

Location: Wallingford, PA

Program: Residential Habilitative Program

Pay Range: $17.50/hour

Job Duties:

• Assist persons-served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent
• Act as a positive role model for persons served
• Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, following individual plans
• Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities
• Transport and accompany individuals into the community for appointments and outings
• Directly assist with personal care as needed
• Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the person served including medical/medication needs
• Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as/if needed
• Complete records and reports; collect data according to Agency policy

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: None Required

Licensure/Certifications: None Required

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list

Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience

Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees =>30 hours/week):

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Employer Match
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Employee Referral Bonus opportunities
• And More!

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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