Direct Support Professional

Horizon House, Inc.; Upper Chichester Township, Northern (Delaware County, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental

9 paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement savings plan

Transit benefit program

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Horizon House, Inc. seeks a Full-time Direct Support Professional in our Developmental Services Division to support adults with developmental disabilities in community-based settings.

You will work closely with participants to assist in daily living skills and promote community integration. Responsibilities include documenting progress electronically, assisting with personal care, monitoring health, ensuring safety, and maintaining a safe residential environment while meeting PA medication

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; at least 2 years experience in MH/IDD or equivalent.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literacy and ability to document daily activities electronically.
• Must possess a valid PA driver’s license and maintain driving record.

Responsibilities

• Encourage, guide and train developmentally disabled individuals in daily living skills.
• Assist with personal care and promote community integration.
• Monitor health and maintain a safe, secure residential environment.
• Complete medication administration certification and follow-up.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Electronic documentation

PA driver’s license

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.

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

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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