Direct Support Professional - Full Time

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company; Marcus Hook (Delaware County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement options

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems - A Chimes Company seeks a dedicated staff member to provide support and training in a residential group home for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Boothwyn, PA. The role emphasizes independence, safety, and compassionate guidance in daily activities.

Responsibilities include implementing individualized plans, transporting clients to appointments, assisting with personal care and meals, and maintaining required records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: None required (additional related experience may be substituted).
• Licensure/Certification: None required.
• Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Check, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list.
• Additional: Ability to work at least 30 hours per week to qualify for full-time benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist persons-served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent
• Act as a positive role model for persons served
• Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support in accordance with individualized plans
• Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities
• Transport and accompany individuals to community appointments and outings
• Assist with personal care as needed
• Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the person served, including medical/medication needs
• Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as/if needed
• Complete records and reports; collect data according to agency policy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

Location: Boothwyn, PA
Program: Residential Habilitative Program
Schedule: Full-time shifts: Thursday - Friday & Sunday 12 am - 10 am; Monday - Wednesday & Sunday 12 am - 10 am; Saturday - Sunday 8 am - 12 am.
Pay Range: $17.50/hour

Under the general direction of the Division Manager of Residential Services, with specific supervision from the House Manager, responsible for the provision of support, personal assistance, training, and quality care to people with intellectual disabilities residing in a community group home.

Responsibilities

• Assist persons-served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent
• Act as a positive role model for persons served
• Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support in accordance with individualized plans
• Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities
• Transport and accompany individuals to community appointments and outings
• Assist with personal care as needed
• Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties
• Assume responsibility for the safety of the person served, including medical/medication needs
• Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as/if needed
• Complete records and reports; collect data according to agency policy

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience: None required (additional related experience may be substituted)
• Licensure/Certification: None required
• Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse Check, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare exclusion list
• Additional: Ability to work at least 30 hours per week to qualify for full-time benefits

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Flexible spending accounts (health, dependent, and transportation)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• 403(b) with employer match
• Employee recognition programs
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Additional benefits available