Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you will carry out our Mission of Love by enhancing the quality of life and welfare for our residents.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with activities of daily living, including work, recreation and transportation.
• Assisting in maintaining continuity as well as a safe and loving home-like atmosphere.
• Assisting in the development of a monthly activity calendar and implementation of scheduled activities for the residents and a monthly meal plan in collaboration with staff and resident input.
• Communicating with Program Manager/Program Specialist, co-workers and guardians of resident's progress and offers input for the development and evaluation of individual support plans.
• Assuming responsibility for but not limited to maintaining and updating resident records and any other needed information for compliance with regulations.
• Attending in-service and required training programs and staying abreast of current theories and practices in developmentally disabled care.
• Participating in 24 hours of training relevant to human services annually.
• Maintaining current certifications in medication training, CPR and first aid.
• Assisting Program Manager/Specialist with interviewing, supervising and assessment of potential consumers for appropriateness of admission.
• Evaluating and analyzing resident strengths and weaknesses to determine future career possibilities.
• Determining areas of remediation and providing educational materials for residents.
• Functioning as liaison between residential residents, family members, medical and other professional personnel as well as job supervisors.
• Collaborating with the Program Manager/Specialist; may be asked to assist in the development, coordination and review of individual support plans with residents, family members and appropriate agencies.
• Assuming responsibility for accurate distribution and documentation of medication to Residents and staying current on required training.

Requirements

• High School graduate and at least 18 years of age or older.
• Good written, oral, organizational and basic computer skills.
• Act 33 Clearance – will be completed upon employment.
• Current and valid PA Driver's License (required).

Schedule

Part Time | Evenings (2pm - 10pm) | Every Friday and Every other Thursday and Saturday

Pay

$16.59 - $21.60/hour (Based on experience)

Benefits

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package (Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays included for Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff).
• Discounted Grocery gift cards.
• Discounts for onsite Daycare.
• Free Gym and Pool Membership.
• Paid lunch break.
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning.
• Employer-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.