Direct Support Professional - DIREC006776

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Description: Under the general direction of the Division Manager of Residential Services, with specific supervision from the House Manager, is responsible for the provision of support, personal assistance, training, and quality care to people with intellectual disabilities residing in a community group home.Schedule Details: Part-Time, Various Shifts AvailableLocation: Wallingford, PAProgram: Residential Habilitative ProgramPay Range: $16 /hour

Job Duties: * Assist persons-served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent * Act as a positive role model for persons served * Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, following individual plans * Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities * Transport and accompany individuals into the community for appointments and outings * Directly assist with personal care as needed * Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties * Assume responsibility for the safety of the person served including medical/medication needs * Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as/if needed * Complete records and reports; collect data according to Agency policy

Minimum Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalentExperience: None RequiredLicensure/Certifications: None RequiredRequired Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): * Competitive Pay * Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement options * Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation) * Life Insurance * Disability Insurance * Paid Time Off * 403(b) with Employer Match * Employee Recognition Programs * Employee Referral Bonus opportunities * And More!

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity