Community Support/Direct Support Professional (CSP/DSP) - Daylight

Job Description Job Description $2,500 BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS!* Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance. Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking a responsible, caring, and dedicated person to fill a full-time Community Support Professional (CSP) position in the Harmar area. This 36 hour per week position is a daylight shift 8:30am-6:30 pm Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday, and an 8:30am-2:30 pm shift on Thursday. Flexibility to adjust to occasional weekend or evening hours for special community events is required. The Community Support Professional (CSP) is an hourly position under the direct supervision of the CPS Director. The CPS is responsible for the safety and well-being of individuals, as well as providing specialized care and training in all areas of activities of daily living, as well as social, recreational, and vocational activities, with an emphasis on community inclusion and integration. The CSP will assist in optimizing individual independence while supporting work habits and ethics, promoting communication, and fostering growth and exploration related to areas of individual interest.The CSP will provide support, as necessary, to reduce challenging behaviors so that community integration is optimized in a safe manner. The responsibilities and schedule of the CSP must be flexible to meet the changing needs and lifestyle of the individual(s) served, and the CSPposition is not specific to one residential service location. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL: Thorough knowledge of individual(s) Individual Plans (IP), including knowledge of preferences, needs, and desires; and consistent implementation of recommendations Assist with individual(s) participation in scheduled community or facility-based activities and assist with schedule development, as requested. Explore community employment options and/or volunteer opportunities and help to develop skills and competencies necessary for individual(s) to pursue competitive integrated employment. Participate with individual(s) in community activities, organizations, groups, associations, volunteer opportunities, or clubs to develop social networks, especially activities that provide purpose and responsibility or development of hobbies. Assist individual(s) with financial management, budgeting, and the purchasing of preferred goods or products. Assist individual(s) in learning to navigate the local community, including learning to use public or private transportation and other transportation options in the local area, where relevant. Observe changes in behavior and physical condition and report accurately to the CPS Director Support individual(s) to develop and/or maintain social networks and reciprocal relationships with members of the broader community. Assist with ongoing training of individual(s) to develop independence in daily living skills/job duties. Maintain various records pertaining to individuals served, following timely and proper documentation methods following service delivery. Transport individual(s) to and from community engagement opportunities and activities, facility engagement, and/or volunteer sites as needed (to be designated by CPS Director). Attend required in-service trainings and complete all required and/or assigned employee trainings in a timely manner. Other duties as assigned by the CPS Director. REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL: Minimum of 18 years of age, required. High school diploma or equivalent, required. Valid driver’s license, required. Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred. PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING: Competitive Wages: $17.60 an hour Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage Generous PTO package 401K Retirement Plan Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment Career Development and Advancement Opportunities Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. *Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Community Support Professional Position will receive a $2,500 sign‐on bonus. 25% of the total sign-on bonus, which is $625 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $1,875 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment.25% of the total amount of the sign‐on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview.If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $625. Sign-on bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from November 1, 2023 through August 31, 2024. PMHFOS prohibits discrimination in any employment action; in admissions, referrals, operations, or delivery of services against individuals because of their race; color; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender identity); creed; religious affiliation; disability; age; ancestry; genetic information; limited English proficiency; marital status; membership in volunteer emergency responder organization; victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; family care responsibilities; reproductive health decisions; and retaliation for initiating a complaint of discrimination or opposing or participating in the investigation of a discriminatory practice. Visit our Compliance page for more information. PMHFOS is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. PMHFOS celebrates diversity and has a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background, and experience of all of our employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr