DSP- Direct Support Professional Position Job at East Penn Human Services, Allentown, PA

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  • East Penn Human Services
  • Allentown, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job description

East Penn Human Services is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dedicated team in making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

DSP- Direct Support Professional Position

Job Summary

The role of Direct Support Professional is to support and assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to become independent, make choices, decisions, and live a meaningful dignified life with valued social roles. Direct Support Professional facilitates and promotes the implementation of person- centered programmatic needs of individuals as outlined in the individual plan.

Responsibilities/Duties

▪ Support and assist individuals with daily living skills such as cooking/meal preparations, grocery shopping, feeding, personal care and hygiene, and general housekeeping chores.

▪ Administer and document medications and associated protocols.
▪ Write service notes, maintain individual progress records, and immediately report any changes in individual condition(s) to the home supervisor.
▪ Promote and advocate for the health, safety, wellness, and rights of all individuals.
▪ Support individuals to access community resources, develop relationships in the community, and communicate with families and friends.
▪ Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping errands, recreational activities/events, and work sites/day programs.

Required Experience

At least one (1) year of experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism is preferred.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

Required Qualifications

At least 18 years of age
Valid PA driver’s license with good driving record.
Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Successful completion of required trainings including First Aid and CPR certifications and other state- mandated trainings.
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks.
Ability to support and implement EPHS Mission & Values.

East Penn Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant based on race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age or sex or any other status or condition protected by applicable state or federal laws .

Disclaimer : This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

 

  • Paid orientation
  • Paid training

 

Schedule:

 

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Night shift
  • On call
  • Overnight shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekends as needed

 

Shift availability:

 

  • Day Shift (Preferred)
  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)

 

Work Location: In person

Company Description

Empowering a life of inclusiveness & possibilities.

Company Description

Empowering a life of inclusiveness & possibilities.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Part time, Work at office, Immediate start, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,

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