On-Call Direct Support Specialist — Weekend Shifts

Resources for Human Development; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking an On-Call Life Skills and Educational Counseling position in Philadelphia. Responsibilities include supporting client safety, managing food preparation and inventory, assisting with medication and health management, and participating in educational activities. Ideal candidates will have strong collaboration skills and a commitment to maintaining safety and compliance during all shifts, which are required to be awake. Applicants must be ready to fulfill several scheduled trainings as well.

Qualifications

• Ability to model and assist with meal planning and food inventory.
• Strong skills in maintaining proper safety techniques for managing hazardous materials.
• Experience in supporting client needs and proper food handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining program tasks and monitoring household chores.
• Model and supervise mealtime organization.
• Support nurses in managing client prescriptions.
• Participate in team support meetings and document significant contacts.
• Attend mandatory training and conduct fire drills.

Skills

Client safety monitoring

Meal planning

Medication management

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

Job description

A community service organization is seeking an On-Call Life Skills and Educational Counseling position in Philadelphia. Responsibilities include supporting client safety, managing food preparation and inventory, assisting with medication and health management, and participating in educational activities. Ideal candidates will have strong collaboration skills and a commitment to maintaining safety and compliance during all shifts, which are required to be awake. Applicants must be ready to fulfill several scheduled trainings as well.