Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professional 1

Donora, PA 15033

Overview

Position Type Part Time Job Shift Weekend

Description

Comprehensive Benefits Package Tuition Discounts Career Advancement

The CARE Center, Inc.

Donora, PA Location

Looking to fill weekend shifts

Overall Function:

Maintains the general safety, security of residents at Galleton Commons and aids residents with the implementation of their individualized housing support service plans.

Essential Functions:

• As a member of the housing support team, provides hands-on support and assistance to Galleton Commons residents as identified in their individualized housing support service plans.
• Provides hands-on instruction to residents to implement crisis plans and assist with crisis resolution.
• Conducts recreational and social activities with the residents.
• May assist in meal preparation for the Galleton Commons residents.
• Provides transportation to medical appointments as necessary.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings to develop basic knowledge and skills to assist residents in crisis resolution and to support proper job performance.
• Provides crisis support as needed to the residents at Galleton Commons.
• Maintains overall cleanliness of Galleton Commons grounds and reports any repair needs to the supervisor.
• Reports to supervisor any resident needs that would affect their current individualized housing support service plan.
• Maintains proper documentation of all assistance and support provided to each resident as identified by their individual housing support service plan.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of skills, experience and education may be considered at the discretion of the Agency.
• Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information with effectiveness, and follow instructions,
• Must have a valid PA Driver's License and safe driving record.
• Must have the ability to utilize electronic medical record.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to transport oneself and/or individuals in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles.
• Ability to assist, move and/or transfer residents weighing up to 150 pounds may be required.
• Ability to assist, move and/or transfer program equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Available Benefits:

• Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
• Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
• Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Generous time off for eligible employees.
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