Community Support Professional

Beacon Specialized Living • Scranton, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

“Our mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives”

Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Three years of work experience with consumers with developmental disabilities
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License with acceptable driving record as determined by Motor Vehicle Report and insurance guidelines.
• Read, write, and speak the English language in order to perform job duties.
• Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
• Perform basic Mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Manage multiple tasks.
• Able to utilize Computer for essential job functions such electronic time and record keeping

Responsibilities

• Accepts assignments based on the particular needs of the consumer.
• Provides up to 40 hours of support per week to consumers in a variety of settings.
• Assists consumers in daily living skills which include, but are not limited to, bathing, dressing, incontinence care, meal planning/preparation, and housekeeping.
• Assists consumers in the community in order to meet medical, recreational, and social needs.
• Acts as an advocate to ensure that consumers remain in control of their households and finances when needed.
• Assists the consumer in problem resolution and negotiating personal crisis.
• Maintains professional demeanor when representing Keystone.
• Participates in Interdisciplinary Treatment Team process.
• Writes, where appropriate, reviews, and ensures progress notes are complete with required information.
• Conducts, facilitates, and speaks on behalf of Keystone Community Resources (KCR) with Family members, Supports Coordinators, Guardians and other stakeholders involved in consumer’s care.
• Attends professional meetings as needed to represent the consumer and KCR.
• Schedules, attends, and transports consumers to appointments, visits, outings, and/or Trips as needed.
• Promotes a safe and caring environment where individuals can learn and grow while enjoying a healthy and productive lifestyle.
• Understands internal and external policies and follows employee rules of conduct and performance as set forth by Keystone;
• Promotes community awareness by demonstrating responsible, courteous behavior and a positive perception of individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Annually meets regulatory and agency in-service training requirements.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• All employees are expected to meet licensing guidelines as an employee of Keystone. This includes:
• Pennsylvania Criminal Record check
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse history Clearance
• Federal Background Check utilizing FBI Fingerprint system
• Physical and Mantoux TB test
• 24 hours of annual training
• Signing of a Confirmation Statement indicating there are no civil or criminal liability for abuse of a Developmentally Disabled individual or Act 13 Violations
• Sign New Jersey Central Registry of Offenders Against Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Consent form.
• All employees will fully cooperate with Keystone and any licensing body/agency in any/all inspections or investigations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees