Direct Support Professional - Impactful Care & Growth

Community Services Group; Wind Gap (PA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription, & V

Wellness Opportunities

Flexible Pay Options

Job summary

Community Services Group is hiring Direct Care Workers (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community settings. No experience is required for initial consideration.

Positions include Full-Time, Part-Time and Flexible schedules across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with weekend hours on some shifts. A two-week paid orientation is provided at several offices, plus mileage reimbursement for orientation travel.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age with a High School diploma or equivalency for day services.
• 18 years of age or older for residential or community based services.
• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships where those we support live, work, or in a community setting, in order to promote and ensure their emotional, physical and personal well-being.
• Assist adults in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, and other skills in appropriate settings.
• Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
• Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests utilizing community resources to promote community integration, independence, and Interdependence.
• Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
• Completes all required documentation including electronic health record in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
• Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.
• Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follow health care recommendations including individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended.
• Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations.

Education

High School diploma or equivalency

Job description

Community Services Group is hiring Direct Care Workers (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community settings. No experience is required for initial consideration.

Positions include Full-Time, Part-Time and Flexible schedules across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with weekend hours on some shifts. A two-week paid orientation is provided at several offices, plus mileage reimbursement for orientation travel.