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Description/Job Summary
RHD is open and hiring for Lead Direct Support Professionals
Are you looking for a rewarding career helping others improve their quality of life?
Resources for Human Development is seeking mission driven individuals to join our programs located in the Allentown, Bethlehem, and Easton areas.The Lead Direct Support Professional directly supports the Site Supervisor in maintaining their respective program operations. In addition to providing direct-care to consumers and performing the duties of the Direct Support Professional, this leadership position serves as a mentor to Direct Support Professionals via modeling effective interpersonal interactions, developing creative strategies aimed at enhancing consumers' independent living skills
**Must be flexible with being on-call during supervisors days off, vacations, and or weekends**
Advantages of Working for RHD:
- Full Benefits Package
- Generous PTO Plan
- Free Virtual Fitness Classes
- Scholarship and Tuition Programs
- Employee Assistant Program
- Student loan forgiveness program
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status
RHD employees and programs in the City of Philadelphia are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate. Revised PDPH guidance allows for new hires to be partially vaccinated at the time of hire. This means they have received at least one shot in a two-dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. The final dose must be received within 8 weeks of hire (start date). This currently does not include boosters.
Responsibilities/Duties
- Provide support and supervision to consumers during direct-care shifts, focusing on the consumers' reduction of risk and enhancement of independent living skills.
- Assist in orienting and training Direct Support Professionals during onsite orientation, including teaching Direct Support Professionals' responsibilities, site checklists, Policies and Procedures, relevant systems, and all required documentation.
- Provide regular, constructive feedback to the Site Supervisor related to operations in the home, including necessary documentation, adherence to Policies and Procedures, and the daily activities of consumers.
- Assist in the implementation of the consumers' Individual Service Plans, focusing on supporting consumers in developing lifestyles conducive to goal attainment through community integration and the acquisition of independent living skills.
Required Experience
- Two years of experience working with individuals with IDD and Mental Health issues.
- Knowledge of and compliance with the PA 6400 Regulations and IDS Guidelines.
Required Education
High School DiplomaRequired Qualifications
Valid Drivers License
Program Summary
RHD Bloom is a community-based program that supports individuals with autism and related behaviors to develop life skills and achieve independence.
RHD employees and programs in the City of Philadelphia are required to follow the COVID vaccine mandate. Revised PDPH guidance allows for new hires to be partially vaccinated at the time of hire. This means they have received at least one shot in a two-dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts. The final dose must be received within 8 weeks of hire (start date). This currently does not include boosters.
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.
