Recreational Direct Support Professional

The Arc of Chester County; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arc of Chester County is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Professional - Recreation to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community and agency recreation activities in West Chester, PA.

The role requires flexibility as hours vary, and the DSP will support participants in social and independent living skills, assist with transportation when needed, and help ensure safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Strong communication, organizational and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow agency procedures.
• Creativity and energy.

Responsibilities

• Participate, collaborate and/or implement The Arc of Chester County’s 5-year Strategic Plan.
• Complete all training and qualifications requirements.
• Provide instruction/support to assist program participants in the acquisition and retention of skills in the recreation program to promote socialization and independence.
• Assist participants to access community resources.
• Provide transportation, when needed, to facilitate services in the community.
• Support participants with communication, dietary, and safety needs during recreation community outings and during the agency recreation events.
• Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner, including incident reports, time and attendance records, and mileage expenses.
• Notify supervisor immediately of incidents, and other urgent matters.
• Accept reassignment of recreation schedule when needed.
• Conduct fire drills with participants at the building on a quarterly basis.
• Check Arc email and office mailbox regularly and respond when appropriate.
• Comply with all agency policies, plans, procedures, program requirements, funder regulations, and laws.
• Participate in Arc sponsored events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position: Recreational Direct Support Professional

Location: West Chester, PA

Job Id: 239

# of Openings: 0

Direct Support Professional – Recreation (Part Time)

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional - Recreation is responsible for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities at recreational activities in the community and/or at the agency building. Work requires flexibility as hours/time schedule can vary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate, collaborate and/or implement The Arc of Chester County’s 5-year Strategic Plan.
• Complete all training and qualifications requirements.
• Provide instruction/support to assist program participants in the acquisition and retention of skills in the recreation program to promote socialization and independence.
• Assistparticipants to access community resources.
• Provide transportation, when needed, tofacilitateservices in the community.
• Support participants with communication, dietary, and safety needs during recreation community outings and during the agency recreation events.
• Complete and submit required documentation in a timely manner, including but not limited to, incident reports, time and attendance records, and mileage expenses.
• Notify supervisor immediately of incidents, and other urgent matters.
• Accepts reassignment of recreation schedule when needed.
• Conduct fire drills with participants at the building on a quarterly basis.
• Check Arc email and office mailbox regularly and respond when appropriate.
• Comply with all agency policies, plans, procedures, program requirements, funder regulations, and laws.
• Participate in Arc sponsored events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Other Skills and Abilities

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently, to set priorities and follow through on agency policies and procedures.
• Creativity and energy!

The Arc of Chester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a drug-free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.