Direct Support Professional

PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation days

Paid personal days

Retirement/pension plan

Training & licensure supervision

Job summary

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a comprehensive community behavioral health and intellectual disability center in Northeast Philadelphia seeking dedicated caregivers.

This role involves working at a residential site in evenings with overnight paid sleep time, including one weekend day, offering a pathway to higher pay through extended hours. You will join a team focused on improving lives, with a strong benefits package for full-time staff, ongoing training, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Willingness to work with individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily living assistance (hygiene, grooming, laundry, cooking, nutrition, meal prep, shopping).
• Support health needs with knowledge of medical history and coordination with health professionals.
• Ensure safety in the home by teaching safety precautions and monitoring risk.

Skills

Compassionate care

Willingness to help people

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

About Path Inc.

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

About Path Inc.

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.
Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in lives of people with an intellectual disability to live full, active, and engaged lives in the community. This position involves working at a residential site from evenings with overnight PAID sleep time until the following morning (one weekend day will be included). The nature of this position and its hours provide a fantastic opportunity for staff to earn a higher salary.

Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

You will also be considered a full-time employee, ensuring the comprehensive benefits package listed below will be offered to you.

Benefits

Time Off

• $16.50/hour
• 9 paid holidays/holiday pay
• 10 paid vacation days in first year, 15 days in 2 nd year, 20 days in 5 th year+
• 4 paid personal days per year

Health

• Excellent Health Insurance if you work 30 hours or more per week (medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, option for flexible savings account)
• 12 paid sick days per year

More Benefits

• Paid training – you will be trained in medication administration, CPR, crisis intervention, and other important topics!
• Retirement/pension plan at no cost to you with company matching and contributions!
• Bereavement leave, jury duty pay, life insurance, and more!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
• A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.

Physical Demands

Your w ork is active and performed within the individual’s home and in the community. A variety of lifting and/or transfer supports for individuals may be required to ensure individuals’ mobility and safety.

Specific Duties

• You will improve the lives of individuals by providing assistance and hands-on skill building in all areas of daily living including:
  • hygiene, grooming
  • care of clothing, laundry
  • cooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shopping
  • household maintenance, cleaning
• You will assist individuals in maintaining good health by:
  • knowledge of individual’s medical history and current health issues
  • knowledge of an individual’s physician and health professionals
• You will assure individuals’ safety in the home by:
  • teaching safety precautions in the home

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are currently hiring for the following shifts

12 midnight to 8am M-Thursday
W-Fr 4pm to 12 midnight and every Saturday 8am - 12 midnight
4pm - 12 midnight Wed. - Sunday
4pm-12 midnight Monday and Tuesday and every Saturday and Sunday 8am - 4pm