SENIOR Direct Support Professional (Assistant Residential Supervisor)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Direct Support Professional to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to individuals with disabilities, assisting with personal care, transportation, and daily activities. The position offers competitive starting rates and comprehensive benefits, including paid training and opportunities for career advancement. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation days

Holiday pay

Employee referral bonus program

Extensive paid training

Medical, dental, vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Qualifications

• Experience in direct support or caregiving roles.
• Ability to pass various screenings including background and drug tests.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Direct support/caregiving experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Valid Driver's License

Experience with individuals with disabilities

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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