Day Program DSP

communityoptions; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,889 - 28,326; Full time

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time Day Program DSP in Philadelphia, PA. In this role, you will support individuals with disabilities in developing essential life skills and facilitate their integration into the community.

The ideal candidate must have a vehicle and show a commitment to encouraging independence. Responsibilities include regular meetings with participants and documentation of their progress toward community integration efforts.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a vehicle.
• Experience with individuals with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase their independence.
• Meet regularly with waiver participants in various settings.
• Document individual progress toward community integration.

Skills

Support and encourage individuals

Community integration efforts

Medication administration

Documentation skills

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non‑profit agency providing services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiring a Full‑Time Day Program DSP in Philadelphia, PA. The Community Integration Counselor (CIC) is responsible for assisting individuals with learning physical, intellectual, emotional, and social life skills. The CIC provides individualized services designed to assist participants in managing and overcoming the difficulties confronted when living in the community. Candidates must have a vehicle.

Starting pay is $17.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage individuals to increase their ability to be as independent as possible
• Meet with waiver participants on a regular basis either in the individual's residence, the community, or an office setting
• Provide ongoing support for community integration efforts
• Document individual progress toward acquiring community integration
• Assist in building a support network between the individual and the community
• Administer medications and ensure proper completion of necessary documentation
• Coordinate all leisure and volunteer opportunities