Direct Support Professional

Delta Community Supports, Inc.; Levittown (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Delta Community Supports, Inc. in Levittown, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care for adults in a program setting, including individuals with disabilities.

You will support daily living activities, safety, and community integration. The role emphasizes person-centered planning, data recording, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, reporting to the Family Support Coordinator; evening and weekend shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Must read, write and speak English.
• Exceptional interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people and support their growth and development.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to adults in a program setting.
• Assist with basic living activities and promote community integration.
• Record data and progress toward outcomes for individuals.
• Participate in safety training and follow Delta’s policies.
• Attend required meetings and training programs.
• Transport individuals as needed and maintain safe driving standards.

Skills

Reading & writing English

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Delta Mission and ValuesDelta’s Mission: To enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community-based supports and mutually rewarding relationships.Values: Customer Focus, Performance Excellence, Learning and GrowthPosition SummaryResponsible for the direct care of adults in a program setting which supports the interests and needs of individuals, often with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.Advances Delta’s mission and values. Reports to: Family Support CoordinatorPrincipal Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable staff with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Engage individuals according to our mission.Utilize programmatic resources.Promotes and demonstrates ethical and professional conduct at all timesParticipates and promotes continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures.Ensure the implementation of high quality individual support plans.Promote and follow Delta’s Risk Management Program for the health and safety of individuals and employees.Engage individuals in meaningful activities at home and communityAssist in basic living activities of each individual including appearance, nutrition, recreation and socialization.Pursue community integration for each individualAct as a role model to the individuals in areas such as appearance, emotional stability and social behavior.Encourage and work with individuals to progress towards their outcomes and record dataContribute as a member of the interdisciplinary process in:Developing objectives and outcomesEvaluating progress toward independence in outcomesEncouraging person-centered servicesComplete and submit in a timely manner, required records and forms such as:Incident/Unusual Incident ReportCase NotesCommunicate continuously with your Supervisor via email, text, phone, and other means of communicationRegular attendance is essentialComply with the following safety policies and procedures:Report unsafe conditions IMMEDIATELYParticipate in activities to protect the safety of employees and individuals of DeltaAdhere to the use of universal safety precautions and health precautions and health regulations with all individualsParticipate in training and education on health and safety issues and techniques yearly in a timely mannerMust be an approved driver and must maintain that status.Perform other duties as directed to support service to the individuals, the division and Delta.Perform such other duties that may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company.Attend monthly staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor.Transport individuals in personal and company vehicles as required.Cooperate with company and regulatory agency personnel during any inspection or investigation.Comply with Delta’s policies and DDD waiver standards.Shift availability [Thu-Sun: 11pm-9am], [Sun-Thu: 3pm-11pm], or [Fri-Sat: 11pm-7am]Essential FunctionsAbility to read, write and speak English; perform arithmetical calculationsAbility to use excellent oral and written communications skills.Ability to use telephone, voice mail, copier, facsimile machine, computer and calculator.Ability work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development.Ability to use acquired knowledge of supervisory and administrative principals and methods.Ability to operate vehicles with a valid driver’s license in accordance with applicable state laws, insurance provider requirements and company policies and procedures.Ability to assess information from plan information to facilitate interactions.The ability to frequently exert up to fifty (50) pounds of force (lifting).Position QualificationsA high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Exceptional interpersonal communication skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Ability to work on assigned tasks as well as to accept direction on a given assignments. Ability to resolve non-routine situations properly. Ability to manage multiple and sometimes confliction priorities.