Direct Support Professional

Job Details Job Location: Langhorne, PA 19047 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: High School Salary Range: $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Delta Mission and Values Delta’s Mission: To enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community‑based supports and mutually rewarding relationships. Values: Customer Focus, Performance Excellence, Learning and Growth Position Summary Responsible for the direct care of older adults in a program setting which supports the interests and needs of individuals, often with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities. Advances Delta’s mission and values. Reports to: Residential Manager Principal Duties and Responsibilities Engage individuals according to our mission. Utilize programmatic resources. Promote and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times. Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures. Ensure the implementation of high quality individual support plans. Promote and follow Delta’s Risk Management Program for the health and safety of individuals and employees. Engage individuals in meaningful activities at home and community. Maintain the daily operations of the home such as nutritious meal preparation based on protocol diets, cleaning activities in compliance with health, safety and cleanliness standards. Assist in basic living activities of each individual including appearance, nutrition, recreation and socialization. Pursue community integration for each individual. Act as a role model to the individuals in areas such as appearance, emotional stability and social behavior. Encourage and work with individuals to progress towards their outcomes and record data. Contribute as a member of the interdisciplinary process in assessing the desires, strengths and needs of individuals in residential services, developing objectives and outcomes, evaluating progress toward independence in outcomes, and ensuring proper medication administration. Complete and submit in a timely manner required records and forms such as physical examination forms, medical summary, dental visit summary, incident/Unusual Incident Report, individual financial ledgers, bi‑weekly petty cash forms and gas ledgers. Ensure the proper and timely completion and maintenance of records including communication logs, daily progress notes, data collection forms, medication logs, outcome data. Communicate continuously with your supervisor. Secure the home and its contents by following prescribed standards. Maintain the proper staff ratio as per the ISPs of all individuals. Regular attendance is essential. Comply with safety policies and procedures: maintain a safe and clean home environment, report unsafe conditions immediately, participate in fire drills, etc. Administer medications as per procedure and report errors. Follow on‑call policies and procedures. Be an approved driver and maintain that status. Attend meetings and visit homes, schools, workplaces and recreational sites of support recipients. Perform other duties as directed to support service to the individuals, the division, and Delta. Provide excellent customer service and contribute to the most effective operation of the company. Attend monthly staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor. Transport individuals in personal and company vehicles as required. Cooperate with company and regulatory agency personnel during any inspection or investigation. Complete all paperwork accurately including, but not limited to, critical logs, IHP data, etc. Comply with Delta’s policies and DDD licensing standards. Perform responsibilities during overnight shift (all are awake shifts). Ensure checking each individual in their bedrooms every half hour, clock into Vista transfer program every hour, follow duty list for nightly tasks. Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, preparing for day programs, making beds, preparing breakfast/lunch, etc. Shift Availability Mon‑Fri: 8am‑4pm Qualifications Essential Functions Ability to read, write and speak English; perform arithmetical calculations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient with telephone, voicemail, copier, facsimile machine, computer and calculator. Work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development. Apply supervisory and administrative principals and methods. Operate vehicles with a valid driver’s license in accordance with applicable state laws, insurance provider requirements and company policies and procedures. Assess information from plan information to facilitate interactions. Frequent exert up to fifty (50) pounds of force (lifting). Position Qualifications A high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on assigned assignments. Ability to resolve non‑routine situations properly. Ability to manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities. #J-18808-Ljbffr DELTA COMMUNITY SUPPORTS