Direct Support Professional

About Path Inc.

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center located in Northeast Philadelphia. We offer a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation, including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions. Our Mission is to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability. This position involves working at a residential site from evenings until the following morning (one weekend day will be included). The nature of this position and its hours provide a fantastic opportunity for staff to earn a higher salary.

Why Work at PATH?

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

Benefits

• $16.50/hour
• 9 paid holidays/holiday pay
• 10 paid vacation days in first year, 15 days in second year, 20 days in fifth year+
• 4 paid personal days per year
• Health Insurance (medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, flexible savings account)
• 12 paid sick days per year
• Paid training – medication administration, CPR, crisis intervention, and other important topics!
• Retirement/pension plan at no cost to you with company matching and contributions!
• Bereavement leave, jury duty pay, life insurance, and more!

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.
• Physical Demands: Active work performed within the individual’s home and in the community. A variety of lifting and/or transfer supports for individuals may be required to ensure individuals’ mobility and safety.
• Specific Duties: Improve the lives of individuals by providing assistance and hands-on skill building in all areas of daily living including: hygiene, grooming, care of clothing, laundry, cooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shopping, household maintenance, cleaning. Assist individuals in maintaining good health by: knowledge of individual’s medical history and current health issues, knowledge of an individual’s physician and health professionals. Assure individuals’ safety in the home by: teaching safety precautions in the home (#ZR).

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are currently hiring for the following shifts:

• 12 midnight to 8am M-Thursday W-Fr
• 4pm to 12 midnight and every Saturday
• 8am - 12 midnight 4pm - 12 midnight Wed. - Sunday
• 4pm-12 midnight Monday and Tuesday and every Saturday and Sunday
• 8am - 4pm