Direct Support Professional Full -Time Hiring Event

Holcomb Behavioral Health System in; East Petersburg (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in behavioral health is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide support and quality care to individuals with intellectual disabilities in community group homes. The role involves assisting with personal care, engaging individuals in activities, and ensuring their safety. Full-time positions are available with various shifts, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement options

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

403(b) with employer match

Employee recognition programs

Employee referral bonus opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist persons served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent.
• Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, in accordance with individual plans.
• Ensure the safety of the person served, including medical/medication needs.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional Full-Time Hiring Event (Finance)

Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.

Job Description

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

Schedule Details

Various FT Shifts

Location

East Petersburg, Secane, Boothwyn, Lancaster, Ridley Park, and Wallingford, all in Pennsylvania.

Program

Residential Habilitative Program

Pay Rate

$16/hr

Job Duties

1. Assist persons served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent.
2. Act as a positive role model for persons served.
3. Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, in accordance with individual plans.
4. Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities.
5. Transport and accompany individuals into the community for appointments and outings.
6. Directly assist with personal care as needed.
7. Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties.
8. Ensure the safety of the person served, including medical/medication needs.
9. Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as needed.
10. Complete records and reports; collect data according to agency policy.

Minimum Requirements

Education: High school diploma or equivalent

Experience: None required

Licensure/Certifications: None required

Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal, and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list.

Note: Additional related experience and/or education may be substituted at the discretion of the Personnel Officer.

What’s in it for you?

Total Rewards (for full-time employees > 30 hours/week):

• 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
• And more!

Learn more

Visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and offers a comprehensive range of services for individuals with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders across multiple states. We also provide prevention and educational programs to promote healthy lifestyles.