Direct Support Professional 1

SPHS GROUP•Donora, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional 1 maintains the general safety and security of residents at Galleton Commons and assists residents in carrying out their individualized housing support service plans. This part-time position is based at Galleton Commons in Donora, Pennsylvania, with multiple shifts available. As part of the housing support team, the role provides hands-on assistance and instruction, including support with crisis plans and crisis resolution. The position also helps residents participate in recreational and social activities, may assist with meal preparation, and provides transportation to medical appointments as needed. Additional duties include attending staff meetings and trainings, maintaining the cleanliness of the grounds, reporting resident needs and repair needs to a supervisor, and documenting support provided. The employee must follow applicable laws, regulations, ethical standards, confidentiality requirements, and agency policies and procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or an equivalent combination of skills, experience, and education may be considered at the agency's discretion.
Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information effectively and follow instructions.
Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and a safe driving record.
Ability to use an electronic medical record.
Must successfully obtain Pennsylvania State Police Criminal History Clearance, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or another federal health care program.
Ability to transport oneself and/or individuals in an insured vehicle as program needs dictate.
Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles.
May be required to assist, move, and/or transfer residents weighing up to 150 pounds.
Ability to assist, move, and/or transfer program equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general safety and security of residents at Galleton Commons.
Provide hands-on support and assistance to residents as identified in their individualized housing support service plans.
Provide hands-on instruction to residents to implement crisis plans and assist with crisis resolution.
Conduct recreational and social activities with residents.
Assist with meal preparation for residents as needed.
Provide transportation to medical appointments as necessary.
Participate in regular staff meetings and trainings to develop knowledge and skills for crisis resolution and job performance.
Provide crisis support to residents as needed.
Maintain the cleanliness of Galleton Commons grounds and report repair needs to a supervisor.
Report resident needs that may affect their current individualized housing support service plans to a supervisor.
Maintain proper documentation of assistance and support provided to each resident as identified by their plan.
Adhere to applicable policies, laws, regulations, codes of ethics, confidentiality requirements, and agency procedures.
Perform other duties as required.