Older Adult Day Program Direct Support Professional

Access Services; Hatfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Access Services in Hatfield, PA is hiring a Direct Support Professional for our Senior Adult Day Program. You will provide support and personal care to older adults with developmental disabilities, helping them pursue personal goals and independence in a person-centered setting.

Responsibilities include following ISP, documenting notes, promoting inclusion, and assisting with daily living activities. A valid PA driver's license and vehicle are required; HS diploma or GED; CPR/First Aid within

Qualifications

• Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
• Ability and readiness to provide personal care as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, families and the public.

Responsibilities

• Follow ISP for each participant and document daily service notes.
• Promote independence, inclusion, and meaningful activities in the community.
• Work with team to ensure high quality of care and safety.

Skills

Teach daily living skills

Provide personal care

Teamwork and collaboration

Judgment and discretion

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Electronic health record

Time and attendance system

Job description

Access Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in our Senior Adult Day Program in Hatfield, PA! In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring joy and meaningful purpose as you provide support and personal care to older adults with developmental disabilities/autism. Our person-centered caregivers work with each individual's personal goals and help them maintain or increase their level of independence and live their best lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for every individual participant.
• Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will record daily service note and other documentation as assigned by Program Specialist/ Team Lead.
• Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.
• Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual's needs, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).
• Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help facilitate an individual's inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.
• Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and community opportunities for individuals.

Driving Requirements

• A valid US driver's license for at least two years, not including time with permit.
• No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).
• Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.
• Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.
• Valid auto insurance.
• You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.

Certifications

• Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP within six months of hire will be paid for and provided by Access Services.

Experience

• One (1) year's direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Additional Requirements

• This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency-owned vehicle to meet these expectations.
• Employee is expected to always drive in a safe manner, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the Agency's substance abuse screening at any time during employment.
• There may be limited exceptions, which should be identified and worked through with the supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
• Ability and readiness to provide personal care as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, peers, supports coordinators and the general public.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing Access Services programs and services.
• Ability to express ideas succinctly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in group settings, and ability to adapt to different working environments, as assigned for the day.
• Ability to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude with a view of seeing the needs of others as more important than one's own needs.
• Commitment to Individual Rights and individuality of the person being served.
• Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, the Company Intranet, time and attendance system, the electronic healthcare record, and more.
• Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.

Essential Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Work is primarily performed in community settings, and/or day program environments supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• The environment may involve exposure to varying noise levels, temperatures, and occasional unpredictable behaviors.
• Must be able to remain attentive, responsive, and engaged throughout shifts.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and assist individuals with mobility.
• Must be able to lift, transfer, push, or pull individuals and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance.
• Requires the ability to safely push and maneuver individuals in manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and up or down ramps.
• Must be able to assist individuals in and out of vehicles