Direct Support Professional 1

Southwestern Pennsylvania Human Services; Charleroi (Washington County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Employment cash bonus up to $4,000

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition discounts

Retirement plan with company match

Career advancement opportunities

Generous time off

Job summary

Diversified Human Services, Inc. seeks Direct Support Professionals to aid clients daily with Individual Support Plans and to lead recreational activities.

You will train new staff, maintain a safe residential site, and respond to emergencies while upholding confidentiality and policy standards. Eligible applicants may receive medical and dental benefits, a retirement plan with company match, and tuition discounts with partnering colleges.

Qualifications

• No HS diploma or GED required.
• Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information effectively.
• Valid PA driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Must obtain state and FBI clearances; pre-employment drug testing.
• Ability to assist and transfer individuals and operate a 16-passenger van.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on instruction to implement Individual Support Plans.
• Conduct recreational and social activities with individuals.
• Mentor new Direct Support Professionals and assist with training.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and proper conditions of site and vehicle.
• Respond to emergencies and follow agency policies and procedures.

Skills

Hands-on instruction

Client communication

Emergency response

Mentoring

Job description

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career AdvancementDIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES, INC.\"INCLUDES OVERTIME OPPORTUNITIES!\"ANDEMPLOYMENT CASH BONUS UP TO $4,000!Overall Function:Aids program clients daily with the implementing of Individual Support Plans.Essential Functions:Provides hands-on instruction to client to implement Individual Support Plans and client goal achievement.Conducts recreational and social activities with individuals, as assigned.Participates in regular staff training to develop knowledge and skills necessary to assist individuals.Maintains proper condition, cleanliness, and safety of residential site and vehicle.Mentors incoming Direct Support Professionals and provides assistance to Site Monitors in training of new employees.Responds appropriately to emergency situations.Other duties as required.Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.No High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information with effectiveness, and follow instructions.Must have a valid Pennsylvania Drivers License and safe driving record.Compliance with pre-employment and routine drug testing is required.Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.Ability to safely operate a 16 Passenger Van.Ability to assist, move and/or transfer individuals with physical limitations weighing up to 150 pounds, may be required.Ability to assist, move and/or transfer program equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.Available Benefits:Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.Retirement plan with potential for agency match.Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.Career advancement opportunities.Generous time off for eligible employees.Be an SPHS Hero!EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER