Direct Support Professional 1

SPHS GROUP•Greensburg, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position maintains the general security and cleanliness of an assigned emergency residence facility while aiding clients with daily living. Responsibilities include monitoring evening and weekend operations, ensuring the safety of the residential site and its residents by locking and opening the facility at appropriate times, and maintaining the proper condition, cleanliness, and safety of the site. The role also involves responding appropriately to emergency situations, providing hands-on instruction to implement housing service plans, and participating in regular staff meetings and training to develop necessary skills to assist clients.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of skills, experience and education may be considered at the discretion of the Agency.
Ability to receive, understand, and community with effectiveness and follow instructions.
Must have ability to utilize electronic medical records.
Must have a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License and safe driving record.
Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.

Responsibilities

Monitors the evening/weekend operation of the emergency residential site.
Responsible for locking and opening the residential site at the appropriate times, daily, and ensures the safety of the residential site and residents.
Maintains proper condition, cleanliness, and safety of residential site, and responds appropriately to emergency situations.
Provides hands on instruction to implement housing service plans.
Participates in regular staff meetings, and training to develop basic knowledge and skills necessary to assist clients.
Other duties as required.