Direct Service Professional, John Paul II Center for Special Learning

Diocese of Allentown•Shillington, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Active participation in the day-to-day operation of the Community Participation Supports Program for Adults. This is designed to assist individuals in leading everyday lives through socialization, activities, skill building, and personal growth as set forth by the mission of the John Paul Center for Special Learning.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent certificate.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Knowledge of how to navigate through sensitive matters and the ability to support and teach adults with intellectual, physical, and psychological disabilities.
Ability to work independently, implement plans, demonstrate flexibility, and maintain confidentiality regarding consumer/Program activities.
Required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment.
Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances, with a diversity of individuals.
Background clearances required (Child Abuse, PA Criminal Check, Fingerprinting, Mandated Reporter Training, and Protecting God's Children Training).
Have a valid driver's license and clean driving record to transport individuals to community activities in program vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Due to the nature and mission of the Catholic Church, all employees are bound to exhibit respect for the teachings and discipline of the Church in regard to matters of faith and morals, including maintaining a lifestyle that is in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

Perform caretaking tasks such as feeding, toileting, changing, and maintaining a healthy, safe environment.
Assist and/or support individuals with daily living tasks and activity participation, while encouraging the greatest level of independence.
Assist the Program Specialist and Director with the development and implementation of annual outcomes and IEPs.
Participation in team meetings and ISP reviews.
Learn and employ individual communication strategies, behavioral, and medical protocols.
To have a familiarity and a working understanding of ODP Principles and Values, Incident Management, and mandatory reporting responsibilities.
Completion of daily documentation and record maintenance.
Attendance and participation in staff development and meetings.
Building and maintaining positive relationships within the program and the John Paul II community.
Ability to transport individuals at JPII to different community activities in the program vehicles.
Other duties as assigned by the Program Specialist and Director.