Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Job TitleUnder 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.Job DescriptionOur vast array of services — educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health — are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve — those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Schedule DetailsFull-Time Shifts: Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 4:00 pmLocationLincoln GreenProgramResidential Habilitative ProgramPay Range$17.50/hourJob DutiesAssist persons-served in reaching their goals of becoming more independentAct as a positive role model for persons servedProvide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, in accordance with individual plansEngage individuals in beneficial programs and activitiesTransport and accompany individuals into the community for appointments and outingsDirectly assist with personal care as neededAssist with meal preparation and routine homemaking dutiesAssume responsibility for the safety of the person served including medical/medication needsApply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as/if neededComplete records and reports; collect data according to Agency policyMinimum RequirementsEducation: High school diploma or equivalentExperience: None requiredLicensure/Certifications: None RequiredRequired Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion listNote: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceTotal Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week):Competitive PayMedical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceTuition Reimbursement optionsFlexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation)Life InsuranceDisability InsurancePaid Time Off403(b) with Employer MatchEmployee Recognition ProgramsEmployee Referral Bonus opportunitiesAnd More!To Learn MoreTo learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: 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.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.