Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Rhdd Inc; Plains Township (PA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Training

Holiday Pay

Insurance

403B Retirement Plan – employer match

Promote from within

EOE

Job summary

RHDD Inc in Pennsylvania seeks Direct Support Professionals to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and in community settings, promoting independence and quality of life.

You may help with daily living activities, transportation, personal care, and documentation; a comprehensive paid training program and benefits are offered, with opportunities for advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have reliable transportation to work in home and community settings.
• Driver's license valid with minimal points.
• Current proof of state minimum auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and in the community.
• Help with daily living activities such as housing tasks, meals, shopping, and finances.
• Assist with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, bathing, feeding, toileting, and positioning.
• Provide transportation to appointments and activities and document health-related tasks.
• Report safety concerns and medical issues to supervisors.
• Build trusting relationships and support individuals to engage with their community.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Valid Driver's License

Auto insurance proof

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you could be wearing many hats. A DSP provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities in their homes and out in the community.
You could be teaching the individuals we serve how to complete a given task.

You could be assisting the individuals with daily living activities which may include housekeeping, meal and menu prep, grocery shopping, day to day finances etc.

You could be assisting the individuals with personal hygiene examples include but not limited to: bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing, feeding toileting and positioning when necessary.

You could be providing transportation for the individual to delegated activities. Which could include, but not limited to doctor appointments, outings into the community, shopping and vacations.
You could be documenting and administering medication and health related tasks.

You could be reporting to your supervisor any suspected need of medical attention, evidence of abuse, neglect and other health and safety issues.

You could be gaining a friend to the individuals. They will see you as someone they can trust. They could even become like an extended family.

Why join our team ?

Family, Trust, Empathy and Kindness are not just words at RHDD.

They are the heart of our mission and values.

When challenges arise, we look to solve them with Honest, Caring and Compassionate Conversations, Creativity and Teamwork.

We are a private, not-for profit serving people with a developmental disability in Southeast Ohio.

Current employees of RHDD are speaking about the work they do. Let’s read a few examples about their experiences:

“I like working at RHDD because it’s a family atmosphere. Every day you learn something new. It’s a challenge. It’s been a great experience and I couldn’t imagine working anywhere else.”- L.M.
“Our folks look at you and see you as you see them. They love you for who you are. - J. H.
“At the end of the day knowing what I do makes a difference, it’s why I do what I do.” D. W.

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

18 years of age or older

Valid Driver’s License (with less than six (6) points).

Reliable transportation with current proof of state minimum auto insurance, most positions require use of personal automobile during work hours

Benefits

100% Paid Training

Holiday Pay

Insurance

403B Retirement Plan – employer match after one (1) year of employment. Can start contribute starting on day one (1) of employment.

Promote from within the company.

RHDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)