Direct Support Professional

Horizon-House; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon-House in Royersford, PA is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to work in our Developmental Services Division. This role involves encouraging and training developmentally disabled individuals in daily living skills while ensuring their health and safety.

Qualified candidates should have a High School diploma or GED and at least 2 years of experience in the MH/IDD field. Horizon-House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical & dental, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of prior experience in the MH/IDD field.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to perform tasks independently and as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and guide developmentally disabled individuals in daily living skills.
• Maintain a safe and secure residential environment.
• Assist with medication administration certification.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to perform independently

Ability to use a computer

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 a full‑time Direct Support Professional to work in our Developmental Services Division in Royersford, PA 19468.

Some duties to include:

• 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.

Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefit package including: medical & dental, (9) 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.

Education

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Driver's license

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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