ABI Direct Support Professional - Relief

BERKSHIRE FAMILY AND INDIVIDUAL RESOURCES INC•Brokenstraw Township, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ABI Direct Support Professional Relief is primarily responsible for providing various support to individuals with disabilities in a group home setting. The DSPR assists individuals in all areas of daily living including personal care, housekeeping, cooking, and recreational activities. The DCR works closely with individuals to help them to become as independent as possible and to meet their own personal goals. The role also involves assisting individuals to find and participate in community activities they enjoy while encouraging community membership as well as pursuing individual interests.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age
High School Diploma/GED or one year experience in a related field
Possess basic math (addition/subtraction) skills
Ability to read & write
Communicate effectively both verbally and written
Ability to multi-task
Exercise good judgement
Ability to complete all initial and ongoing background checks including but not limited to: CORI, SORI, Fingerprinting, LEIE, Driving record, E-verify, Physical, PPD and licensing and/or certification checks (i.e., nursing)
Valid US driver’s license
Must maintain all certification needed in the program including CPR, First Aid, MAP and BFAIR Human Rights Training

Responsibilities

Providing various support to individuals with disabilities in a group home setting
Assisting individuals in all areas of daily living including personal care, housekeeping, cooking, and recreational activities
Working closely with individuals to help them to become as independent as possible and to meet their own personal goals
Assisting individuals to find and participate in community activities they enjoy
Encouraging community membership
Pursuing individual interests

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