Direct Support Professional, Full Time
Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company
Pennsylvania, United StatesFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for providing support, personal assistance, training, and quality care to individuals with intellectual disabilities residing in a community group home, under the general direction of the Division Manager of Residential Services and specific supervision from the House Manager.
Schedule Details
- Full-Time Shifts:
- Tuesday - Saturday, 4 pm - 12 am
- Friday - Saturday, 8 am - 12 am
- Sunday - Thursday, 8 am - 4 pm
Location
Wallingford, PA
Program
Residential Habilitative Program
Pay Range
$17.50/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in reaching their goals of becoming more independent.
- Act as a positive role model for individuals.
- Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, following individual plans.
- Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities.
- Transport and accompany individuals into the community for appointments and outings.
- Directly assist with personal care as needed.
- Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties.
- Assume responsibility for the safety of individuals, including medical/medication needs.
- Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as/if needed.
- Complete records and reports; collect data according to Agency policy.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- None Required experience.
- None Required licensure/certifications.
- Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.
At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience.