Residential Specialist

EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Description
Residential Specialist
Company: CareLink Community Support Services
For over 60 years, CareLink Community Support Services has been dedicated to helping people with disabilities to live in the community with dignity and independence. Our rehabilitation services and professional staff provide the support that people with serious mental illness, physical disabilities and other developmental challenges need to be active, productive members of their communities.
Location: Coatesville, PA 19320 (Manor Road Residence)
Sign-On Bonuses for DSP:

• $600 for full-time positions 40 hours per week ($300 paid after first 3 months & $300 paid after completion of 6 months of employment per policy)
• $300 for part-time positions 32 hours per week ($150 paid after first 3 months & $150 paid after completion of 6 months of employment per policy)
• $200 for PRN positions minimum 32 hours per calendar quarter ($100 paid after first 3 months & $100 paid after completion of 6 months of employment per policy)

Pay Rate: starting at $18.50 an hour
Job Type: Full-time/ Part-time
Available Shifts:
(40 hours) 1st shift, Tuesday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
PRN-On-Call/As needed- weekday daytime and weekend overnight shifts available
Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement leave
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Long term disability
• Employee assistance program
• Basic life insurance and basic AD&D coverage at no cost to employees
• Voluntary, employee paid benefit plans: Short term disability and Supplemental life insurance and AD&D
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Job Description:
This position works with specialized populations with unique challenges. This includes people who reside in select programs in geographical locations with significant recruitment and retention challenges. The position is responsible for promoting recovery, wellness, and self-determination for individuals participating in services by implementing, supporting, and documenting activities that promote recovery. This position is responsible to provide resource management and other supports to individuals in service and to promote the pursuit of independence for all individuals participating in service. This position is responsible for supporting community integration. The essential functions are established based upon the agency mission, values, and goals.
Qualifications of the Direct Support Professional:

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Preferred Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Field of study: Human Services or related field
• Work Experience: 2 to 3 years
• Work Experience Continued: Two (2) years of experience as a direct support professional in mental health services is required. Prior experience with those with involvement with the criminal justice system or substance use treatment is preferred.
• Life Experience: Working in Human Services field or relevant life experience
• Certifications, Licenses, Registrations Required: Valid Driver's License, CPRP/RPRP Certification is preferred, Certified Peer Specialist is preferred.

Essential Functions of the Direct Support Professional:

• Assess the needs of the person in service initially for strengths and available resources.
• Participate in the development and implementation of service/recovery plans reflecting the individual's preferences, goals, lifestyles, and interests.
• Assess, teach, evaluate, and supervise individual's skills in the areas of daily living, meal planning, housekeeping, career needs, and social, recreational, and community activities.
• Complete written documentation daily that reflects the individual's recovery and progress on their goals as well as staff interventions.
• Assist and oversee individuals with medication regimen including PRN medications.
• Consistently engages in productive/therapeutic activities.
• Encourage and support individuals in developing positive relationships with family and significant others.
• Assist individuals through modeling, verbal teaching, and/or direct assistance with maintaining cleanliness and orderliness of their individual rooms and their residence.
• Assist or prepare various foods for individual meals as required.
• Ensure that any and all dietary considerations are followed. Food shopping must be completed and dietary preferences/concerns will need to be considered.
• Locate and access community medical resources for individual needs as applicable and as instructed.
• Take regular responsibility in shift activities, including but not limited to site trash removal, changing linens, making beds, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning common areas which include but are not limited to the living room, kitchen, foyer, dining area, and hallways.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, including assisting with maintenance of the kitchen, common areas, linen closets, medication storage areas, and staff office.
• Use appropriate communication channels.
• Respond appropriately to safety/emergency situations.
• Drive agency vehicles in a safe manner following the applicable traffic laws for purposes of supporting individuals and/or the program.
• Provide consistent and positive feedback to participants in relation to the progress made on their goals.
• Provide individuals with opportunities to make informed decisions and support them in their decisions.
• Actively uphold and advocate for individuals' rights, serve as an advocate on behalf of individuals in service and encourage them to assume a proactive role in their rehabilitation process.
• Use knowledge of basic recovery principles and methods of rehabilitation in the performance of your job.
• Ensure individuals participate in appropriate daily activities that promote recovery.

Other Functions:

• Adhere to agency/site policies and procedures and perform job within professional standards.
• Perform occasional administrative activities, including but not limited to filing, copying, compilation, and collation of paperwork.
• Complete paperwork/documentation as required.
• Follow instructions accurately and thoroughly while completing assigned tasks within expected time frames.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings with the goal of improving services.
• Attend and participate in supervision on an on-going basis.
• Performs job in a safe manner.
• Reports/addresses safety concerns in a timely manner.
• Reports/documents maintenance issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor kitchen, housekeeping and linen supplies for replacement and notify Program Supervisor.
• Adhere to the dress code policy and the site dress code procedures.
• Adhere to supervisor's requests and display ability to take direction.
• Show initiative and demonstrate good judgment.
• Work as scheduled to assure coverage.
• Have and project a positive attitude and image to individuals, family members, and outside contacts.
• Cooperate with other staff and exhibit positive attitude toward position and agency mission.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong collaborating skills, and an ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with frequent deadlines; high energy, self-motivated and proactive.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and be flexible with regard to workload and assignments.
• Ability to exercise judgment.
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods of rehabilitation required.
• Motivation, interest and ability to work empathetically with people with disabilities.
• Ability to work independently required.
• Ability to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Ability to solve problems with effective solutions.
• Ability to handle effectively multiple tasks required.
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to prepare meals, perform general housekeeping and maintenance duties required.
• Ability to make sound judgments regarding the health/welfare of participant required.
• Ability and willingness to drive agency vehicle required.

This position is currently accepting applications.