Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Chester County (59410)

Cades; Kennett Square (Chester County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CADES is a nonprofit human services organization seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist adults with intellectual and physical disabilities at our Kennett Square location.

The DSP will implement individual service plans, provide personal care, assist with meals, transportation, and medication logs, and help residents participate in daily programs while maintaining a safe, respectful home environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or interest in working with individuals with multiple disabilities.
• Ability to direct and assist with physical activities of individuals in recreational, social, and educational activities.
• Ability to perform personal care activities for individuals who cannot do so themselves.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals, staff and caregivers.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and guidance for all individuals as per ISP.
• Create a family living atmosphere for residents.
• Meet personal hygiene needs and weather-appropriate dressing.
• Prepare and monitor well-balanced meals per dietary needs.
• Ensure sufficient food/drink stock on site and appropriate for dietary needs.
• Develop monthly programs for individuals.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: 41 Longwood - Kennett Square, PA 19348Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $17.50 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Category: UnionMultiple opportunities throughout Chester County!

CADES is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. Since 1951, we have empowered people with special needs to achieve their highest potential by committing to serve others through the demonstration of the Core Values of Respect, Trust, and Growth. Today, CADES operates over 30 community living arrangements, adult day programs, the George Crothers Memorial School, and early-intervention services.

CADES seeks Direct Support Professionals to further our mission of empowering those with special needs to achieve their highest potential.

Position Description

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works with other team members in the implementation of support plans for adults who have intellectual and/or physical challenges. The DSP provides necessary services to implement individual support plans and provide for personal care needs of individuals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide care and guidance for all individuals. Must provide the level of supervision noted in the individualized service plan (ISP) for each individual in the home.
• Provide a family living atmosphere for all individuals.
• Ensure that the individual’s personal hygiene needs are met and they are dressed appropriate to the weather.
• Prepare and monitor a well balanced meal according to the individual’s dietary needs.
• Ensure that the site has the required minimum supply of food/drink at all times. Ensure that the food/drink on site is appropriate to the dietary needs of the individuals.
• Assist in developing specific monthly programs for individuals.
• Responsible for completing individuals’ laundry if appropriate. Store laundered clothing neatly and appropriately in closet or dresser drawers.
• Provide transportation for all needs of the individual.
• Ensure that individual’s day service needs (i.e., materials, change of clothing, lunch, drinks, adaptive equipment, medication, diapers, etc.) are properly prepared and delivered. Ensure bags are checked upon return home.
• Properly uses and cares for all adaptive (feeding supplies, wheelchairs, walkers etc) and medical equipment. Reports broken or lost equipment immediately to House Supervisor.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for individuals, self and co-workers.
• Responsible for completing various agency specific forms and submitting forms/receipts to appropriate party in timely manner.
• Administer medication as per agency protocol and keep adequate supply of medication. Complete medication logs as per agency protocol.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience or interested in working with individuals with multiple disabilities, including complex cognitive, medical and physical disabilities.
• Ability to direct and assist with the physical activities of individuals in recreational, social, pre-vocational and adult educational activities.
• Ability to perform personal care activities for individuals who can not do so for themselves.
• Ability to provide effective implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Ability to interact professionally with individuals, staff and caregivers.
• Ability to accomplish personal care duties for adult individuals such as feeding, toileting, diapering, dressing, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position requires the ability to perform the essential functions of the job, including the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds, bend, twist, and turn. CADES will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, if needed, to perform the essential functions of the job.

CADES considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or sexual orientation. All applicants will be considered solely on the basis of their qualifications.