SENIOR Direct Support Professional (Assistant Residential Supervisor)

Penn-Mar Human Services; Stewartstown (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional support to individuals with disabilities. As a Senior Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those you serve. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, providing transportation, and offering behavioral support in a compassionate environment. With competitive starting rates and extensive training opportunities, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing their career. Become part of a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters growth.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Holiday pay

Employee referral bonus program

Extensive paid training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care routines including feeding and medication administration.
• Provide transportation for appointments and activities.
• Support behavioral and social needs of individuals.

Skills

Direct support/caregiving experience

Cooking and meal prep

Transportation assistance

Behavioral support

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Job description

Description

We Provide:

• New starting rates of $20.06-$20.56 per hour!


• Paid vacation days and holiday pay


• Employee referral bonus program


• Extensive paid training, as well as continual opportunities for further job-related education and career advancement (including our Career Ladders program)


• Supportive leadership team who wants to help YOU succeed


• Medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability


• 403b retirement plan

The Senior Direct Support Professional is responsible for:

• Light housework: cooking, meal prep, cleaning


• Maintenance of personal care/hygiene routines: feeding, medication administration, bathing, showering, toileting


• Providing transportation to and from doctor's appointments, outside activities and excursions


• Behavioral and social support (to include working with potential physical and verbal outbursts/ aggressiveness)


• Providing occasional sleepover shifts and/or supervise a residential home in which there is no Residential Supervisor


• Assisting the Residential Supervisor in any other assigned duties

Requirements/Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/G.E.D.


• Valid Driver's License with 2 years of consecutive driving experience and less than 3 moving violations within the past 36 months


• Ability to pass pre-employment background/physical/TB/drug screenings


• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed


• Previous direct support/caregiving experience and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities

Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

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