Direct Support Professional

Supportive Concepts For Families; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate starting at $18

DailyPay access

Great medical and wellness plans

Job summary

Supportive Concepts For Families in Allentown is looking for a Full-Time Residential Specialist to provide direct support to individuals in the Emmaus and Macungie areas. You will be responsible for assisting with daily activities, ensuring safety, and supporting the physical and mental health of the individuals served.

The ideal candidate has experience with developmental disabilities and must be at least 18 years old. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate starting at $18, access to DailyPay, and excellent medical plans.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Driver’s License preferred.
• Some previous experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities preferred.
• Must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance & FBI check, Physical & Drug Screening.
• Ability to attend and complete training successfully.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily activities such as personal care and support.
• Manage meal preparation and medication administration.
• Ensure safety and well-being of the individuals served.

Skills

English communication skills

Experience with developmental disabilities

Job description

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc, an Affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking to hire a Full‑Time Residential Specialist to provide direct support to individuals within the Emmaus and Macungie areas. This position will assist individuals in our Residential IDD Program under the 6400 Regulatory Compliance.

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live a meaningful day defined in the most independent and fulfilling manner possible. The pillars of our success in serving so many people have been due to dedicating ourselves to the constant effort to ensure the physical and mental health of the individual served, to ensure their safety and the safety of the community they live in and to create opportunities for them to ultimately live a happy life in a manner that they choose. This position would be responsible for assisting with all daily activities within the home, including but not limited to: personal care and support, meal preparation, medication administration, shopping, leisure activities, and ensuring the well‑being and safety of the individuals that we serve.

Excellent Perks and Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $18, based on experience and location
• DailyPay – A benefit that allows you to access your pay when you need it
• Great medical and wellness plans

Education & Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Driver’s License (preferred)
• Some previous experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities preferred
• The candidate must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI as well as possess a valid PA Driver's License. The candidate must pass a Physical & Drug Screening & possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored training.
• Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, with proper use of grammar and vocabulary, is required.

Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non‑discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.