Job description
Description:Multiple Full-time Opening Available!
Option 1: Day Program Mondays through Fridays from 8 am sharp to 4 pm sharp
Option 2: Residential Program Third Shift Awake Night 7 On 7 Off as follows. Week 1: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9pm-9am, Sunday 8pm-8am. Week 2: Monday 10pm-9am, Tuesday 9pm-9am, Wednesday 9pm-8am
As a Direct Support Professional, you will:
- Be responsible for giving direct client care to the individuals, ensure the health, safety, and well-being of Participants in a safe, secure, and pleasant environment.
- Provide support, supervision, care, and guidance to Participants through the promotion and reinforcement of Participant growth and development in areas of self-care, daily living skills, socialization, and community engagement.
- Participate in the development and implementation of Participant Individual Service Plans by encouraging the residents in the acquisition of skills to achieve a greater level of independence and greater quality of life.
- Openly communicate with other service providers for the well-being of the residents and communicate with your supervisor and fellow staff members to ensure continuity of care for the residents.
Prepare and complete required training and documentation in compliance with state regulations, company standards, and the policy and procedure manuals.
- Complete required documents to ensures accurate accounting of household funds, consumer funds, as well as medical, historical, and daily information on the needs and accomplishments of the residents.
- Report programmatic or resident concerns/issues to the program's Supervisor.
- HAVE FUN!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A high school Degree or General Equivalency Diploma required; one year of experience working with persons with intellectual disabilities preferred.
- At least 21 years of age
- Good expressive and receptive communication skills, both oral and written
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
- Ability to pass pre-employment physical
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Safety equipment provided
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have prior experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (BE SURE TO CLEARLY LIST THIS ON YOUR RESUME)?
- You must be at least 21 years of age or older to work at Dayspring. Do you meet this requirement?
- You must have a clean criminal record for two years prior to starting employment at Dayspring. Do you meet this requirement?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- PA Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person