Direct Support Professional

Supportive Concepts For Families; Fleetwood (Berks County); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate starting at $16

DailyPay – access your pay when you need it

Great medical and wellness plans

Job summary

A community support organization in Fleetwood is seeking a Full-Time Residential Specialist to provide direct support for individuals within the Residential IDD Program. Responsibilities include personal care assistance, meal preparation, medication administration, and ensuring the well-being and safety of those served. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid driver's license, and prefer experience with developmental disabilities. The role offers competitive pay starting at $16 and comprehensive medical and wellness plans.

Qualifications

• Must have some previous experience working with people with developmental disabilities.
• Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, is required.
• Candidates must pass a Criminal Record History Clearance and Drug Screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities including personal care and support.
• Prepare meals and administer medication.
• Ensure the well-being and safety of individuals served.

Skills

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities

Communication skills

Ability to perform personal care

Education

Minimum age of 18

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc, an Affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking to hire Full-Time Residential Specialists to provide direct support to individuals within the Fleetwood area. 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 $16, 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
• 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.

About Company

Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment.

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.