Do you want a Viable Career, Professional Development, Career Advancement and a flexible schedule?
If so, Direct Support Professionals (DSP) work in an environment that embrace diversity, and promote choice, all while MAKING A DIFFERENCE!
Employment Type: Direct Support Professional (DSP – Home, Community, and Employment integration, CPS, Companion).
Must have experience working with Adults with Intellectual disAbilities.
Must have background clearances (State https://epatch.state.pa.us/)
Must have TB/PPD results (1 year) http://wellnessmart.com/
Compensation: Based on experience, salary plus bonus
Hours: up to 44 hours per week
MUST HAVE OPEN AND WEEKEND AVAILABILITY
MUST HAVE A CAR
Locations: Philadelphia and All surrounding counties of Philadelphia
About the position: Direct Support Professionals will work with adults with intellectual disabilities in the COMMUNITY and ADL opportunities through new and exciting experiences.
We have immediate openings for Direct Support Professiona in our all of our COMMUNITY INTEGRATION Department. To learn more about PHCA supports, please visit us at www.phcacares.com.
Duties/Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Safely transports and accompany individuals on community experiences to cultural venues such as church
- Provides supports including but not limited to feeding, laundry, bathroom support and general personal support
- Maintains and documents progress notes and other supporting logs
- Assists and motivates program individuals to fully engage in new experiences and accomplish personal goals (person-centered)
- Attend Meet & Greets
- Train other DSPs
- Pick up shifts unexpectedly, when DSP calls out
- Sit in on hiring