Day Program Direct Support Professional

Elwyn • Middletown Township, PA

64d • $16 - $16

About The Position

Join a Team That Changes Lives. For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others.

Requirements

• One (1) year experience with individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated excellent judgment with the ability to independently solve problems and make decisions with little or no need for direct supervision.
• Ability to effectively communicate both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to perform cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), First Aid, medication administration and crisis intervention techniques according to agency trained protocols.
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Maintains all levels of supervision for assigned persons served at specific program site as determined by program management in accordance with needs of individual's support plan.
• Supervises, instructs, supports and provides guidance to assigned persons served in accordance with the individual's support plan, and working daily toward the designated outcomes.
• Follows medical guidelines to administer medication as scheduled or as needed to persons served in strict accordance with each support plan and per medication administration protocols.
• Strictly follows physicians' orders for diet protocols and any other medical treatment orders applicable to day program services.
• Coordinates transportation needs, as applicable, of assigned persons served in accordance with support plan and dependent upon specific site needs.
• Prepares for, and promptly responds to, emergency situations to ensure the safety and security of the program site and persons served at all times.
• Completes paperwork and maintains all documentation as required and as determined by program management for the program site.
• Provides support to individuals while engaged in community activities which keep them safe, engaged and happy.
• Ensures program site operates in accordance with the organization's quality standards for safety, cleanliness, and comfort.
• Assists in the resolution of problematic situations that may occur for individuals supported.
• Maintains adequate levels of classroom supplies in a safe condition notifying supervisor when supplies need replenishing.
• Provides support for individuals while providing coverage for lunch and bus duty.
• Provides personal care to individuals as needed.
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) process in support of the support plan.
• Reports all incidents as required by regulation of Mandated reporters.
• Promptly reports any infraction of Elwyn policies to program management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time