Day Services Direct Support Professional
About The Position
The Instructor in the Adult Training department supervises and supports individuals served, assists with implementing care while respecting individual needs, and promotes growth and independence. The role provides supervision and support in the program and community and requires adherence to corporate policies, procedures, and state regulations. ProBerco provides community participation, community living, and employment supports for people with disabilities and their families. Program activities take place on-site at multiple locations throughout Berks County. The organization describes its culture as grounded in accountability, communication, and trust, with values including compassion, dignity, respect, responsibility, integrity, fairness, justice, innovation, inspiration, aspiration, and teamwork.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED certificate.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
- Customer service experience.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, communicate clearly orally and in writing, and understand basic mathematics.
- Ability to plan and organize program and community activities, prioritize work, and use time efficiently.
- Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness, adapt to changes and competing demands, accept feedback, and ask for help when needed.
- Ability to attend work as scheduled.
- Ability to perform the physical requirements described for the role, including lifting or moving up to 35 pounds, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Some college, preferably with a background in education or a related human services field.
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide a supportive, caring, and safe environment while attending to individual needs, respecting differences, and supporting growth and independence.
- Provide input into the planning and development of individual service plans (ISPs) by attending team meetings.
- Assist program participants with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and other necessary skills.
- Assist with implementing ISPs and related social, recreational, educational, and developmental activities.
- Follow corporate policies and procedures and Office of Developmental Programs regulations.
- Attend to participants’ emotional, physical, or medical needs and report concerns to responsible personnel.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Provide transportation for program participants.
- Locate and develop meaningful community activities.
- Serve as an ambassador for program participants and the corporation, and promote the mission.
- Help participants identify and maintain natural supports.
- Maximize opportunities for participant choice and decision-making.
Benefits
- $2,000 new-hire sign-on bonus.
- Shift differentials offered.
- Paid holidays for full-time employees upon hire.
- Health and prescription benefits after 30 days.
- Company-paid dental and vision benefits after 30 days.
- Company-paid life insurance after 60 days.
- 401(k) enrollment after 90 days.
- PTO and sick time available after 90 days.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
