Day Services Direct Support Professional

ProBerco•Reading, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ProBerco is recruiting for Community Living Direct Support Professionals to join Our Team! ProBerco is excited to offer a $2,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus. The Instructor in the Adult Training department is responsible for the supervision and support of the individuals served. The Instructor assists in the implementation of care while attending to and respecting individual needs to support growth and independence. The Instructor is responsible for adhering to corporate policies and procedures as well as state regulations. The instructor provides supervision and support in the program and the community. ProBerco's employees have been making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities for 49 years. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing innovative community participation, community living, and employment supports. Our corporate culture is based on the principles of accountability, communication, and trust. The values of compassion, dignity and respect, responsibility, integrity, fairness and justice, innovation, inspiration, aspiration, and teamwork form the foundation for our code of conduct. Our program activities are carried out on-site at multiple locations throughout Berks County.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education development certificate.
Valid PA driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, and gather and analyze information skillfully.
Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things. Support the competence of other members of the corporation in all situations.
Mathematics – Have an understanding of basic mathematic principles.
Oral communication – speak clearly and persuasively in positive as well as negative situations.
Written communications – edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, create, read and interpret written information.
Planning and organizing – prioritize and plan activities in the program and in the community and use time efficiently.
Quality control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands; and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Accept feedback.
Ask for help when needed.
Be able to create and implement creative programming.
Punctuality – attend work as scheduled.

Nice To Haves

Some college preferred with background in education or related human services field.
Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred; customer service experience.

Responsibilities

Provide a supportive, caring, safe environment by attending to individual needs, respecting differences, and supporting growth and independence.
Provide input into the planning and development of the ISPs by attending team meetings.
Assist each program participant with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and any other necessary skills.
Assist in implementation of the ISPs and related activities (social, recreational, educational, developmental).
Compliance with corporate policy and procedures and Office of Developmental Programs’ regulations.
Assist in attending to the program participant’s emotional, physical, or medical needs, reporting concerns to responsible personnel.
Attend meetings as required.
Provide transportation for program participants.
Locate and develop meaningful community activities.
Serve as ambassador for program participants and the corporation. Promote the mission at all times.
Assist program participants with identification and maintenance of natural supports.
Maximize opportunities for choice and decision making.