Direct Support Professional

Horizon House, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Nine paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. is seeking an on-call Direct Support Professional in Royersford, PA. The role involves guiding and training developmentally disabled individuals in daily living skills and ensuring their health and safety in a secure environment.

Candidates must have a High School diploma or GED, at least 2 years of experience in the MH/IDD field, and a valid PA driver's license. Horizon House offers competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of prior experience in the MH/IDD field.
• Valid PA driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, kneel, and perform direct intervention.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and train developmentally disabled individuals in daily living skills.
• Ensure health and safety of individuals.
• Maintain a secure residential environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform independently and as a team member

Manual dexterity and fine motor skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer skills for documentation

Job description

Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disabled and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,500 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting.

Currently, we are seeking an on-call Direct Support Professional to work in our Developmental Services Division (Royersford, PA 19468)

Responsibilities

To perform a wide variety of tasks and activities that involve encouraging, guiding and training developmentally disabled individuals in developing daily living skills and habits, taking care of their personal needs, assuring community integration, ensuring the health of individuals and maintaining a safe and secure residential environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and at least 2 year’s prior experience in the MH/IDD field or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to perform independently and as a team member.
• Ability to use a computer and document daily activities electronically.
• Required to possess a valid PA driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Scope

• Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with participants.
• Requires completion of medication administration, and associated follow-up, through certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in medication administration. Medication certification must be maintained.
• Required to report to work during emergencies including inclement weather.
• Tasks and activities performed will depend upon the specific needs and abilities of the participants assigned.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Licenses & Certifications

• Driver's license
• Current Physical

Benefits

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including medical & dental, nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, retirement savings plan, voluntary tax‑sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement and more.

Horizon House, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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