Bilingual Direct Support Professional - Impact & Growth

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Annual increases

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center serving Northeast Philadelphia.

The BHID Specialized Residential Service provides direct care, support, structure, skill training, and therapeutic interventions in home and community settings. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with college credits, 2 years in human services, Spanish fluency, and the ability to use an Electronic Health Record alongside a valid

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 12 credit hours from an accredited college/university OR a CBH waiver with rationale for hiring without required credit hours
• 2 years’ experience in human services, paid or unpaid, preferably with adults with psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities
• Fluency in Spanish language required
• Able to use an Electronic Health Record
• Valid Driver's License required

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of residents at all times in accordance with their integrated individual support plan
• Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each service participant
• Be aware of each service participant’s individual service plan, history, medications, current needs and any special accommodations required by the participant
• Act as a role model at all times, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills
• Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each service participant while maintaining a safe, supportive environment

Skills

Spanish fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

12 college credits

Tools

EHR system

Job description

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center serving Northeast Philadelphia.

The BHID Specialized Residential Service provides direct care, support, structure, skill training, and therapeutic interventions in home and community settings. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent with college credits, 2 years in human services, Spanish fluency, and the ability to use an Electronic Health Record alongside a valid