Direct Support Professioanl

Mossi Home Services LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mossi Home Services LLC seeks a Direct Support Professional in Philadelphia to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include ensuring clients' health and safety, implementing support plans, administering medications, and maintaining daily records. Candidates must have at least 6 months of direct care experience and a high school diploma or GED, along with a valid driver license. The role promotes community inclusion and encourages independence among clients while offering a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 6 months of direct care experience.
• Requires a valid driver license.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in daily living activities.
• Implement and track support plans.
• Ensure health, safety, and welfare of individuals.

Skills

Direct care experience

Ability to administer medication

Effective communication skills

Education

High-school diploma or GED

Job description

General Summary

The Direct Support Professional for the residential program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is responsible for assisting individuals to live a self-directed life, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individual programming, and being responsible for the routine operation of the home while on duty.

Qualifications

• Direct care experience – 6 months
• High‑school diploma or GED
• Valid Driver License

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures individuals’ health, safety, and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals’ lives, and supports community inclusion.
• Participates in the development and implementation of everyone’s Support Plan.
• Provides supervision as determined in the individuals’ support plans.
• Participates in the implementing of all program plans designed to enhance the individual’s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and independent living skills.
• Assists individuals in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential.
• Adheres to Department of Human Services Regulatory requirements.
• Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations.
• Completes and updates all daily, weekly, and monthly records, reports, logs, casework notes, administrative paperwork, fiscal reports, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
• Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.
• Transport individuals in personal and/or company vehicles for community outings or scheduled appointments.
• Responsible for the individual’s work related personal and financial transactions.
• Works independently with minimal supervision in field location assignments.
• Ensures that the worksite is safe, comfortable, well maintained, and free from hazards.
• Provides coverage in emergency situations.
• Supervises and/or completes all duties and responsibilities in the daily operation of the residence in the 24‑hour daily operation of the home.
• Conducts fire drills and manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts.
• Encourages individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended by medical professionals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.