Home and Community - Direct Support Professional DSP

Catch Inc•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

In Home and Community Supports is a service to assist individuals in learning or maintaining adaptive skills necessary to reside successfully in the home and community. Services are directed towards the individuals interests and needs. In-Home Supports include assistance with cleaning, cooking, personal hygiene skills, and many other related skills that enhance independence. Community Integration activities help develop social skills in the community and fosters real relationships. Staff will also support individuals to attend social events, teach how to safely use public transportation and introduce them to new activities. MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY - 3PM TO 7PM SUNDAY - 9AM TO 2PM

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED).
A minimum of 1 year of experience with adults with Autism/ Intellectual disabilities
Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information.
Able to work well with individuals with varying emotional and cognitive challenges
Able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to work in a variety of environments, ambulate throughout a patient's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.
Driver's License (Preferred)
Must have an acceptable PA criminal history, FBI clearance and Child Abuse clearance done prior to hire.
Must have physical ability to: A) Frequently climb stairs; B) Stand and sit for prolonged periods of time; C) Carry heavy items; D) Bend, kneel and reach

Nice To Haves

Attention to Detail
Ability to work with diverse individuals
Discretion
Decision Making
Time Management
Good Listening and Communication skills
Good organizational skills
Customer/Client Focus

Responsibilities

Ability to work in a variety of environments, ambulate throughout assigned individual's home, navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private residences.
Lift, carry, or transfer assigned individual with assistance (2 person transfers)
Assist individual during meals (this includes feeding for those who require the assistance to eat)
Assist individuals in the restroom according to their individual needs
Assist individuals to explore opportunities in the community. The goal is to increase socialization, community involvement, and community safety awareness
Enter progress notes daily on each individual you worked with
Provide physical assistance as needed during personal care, program activities, and during community activities
Implement activities identified in the ISP and by Program Director
Complete 24 hours of training annually including CPR, First Aid, Everyday Lives, Individual Service Plans, and all trainings required by the 6100 regulations
Follow all behavior plans as written
Develop and implement program activities based on individuals interests and abilities
Assist and support all training of back up staff members
Role model appropriate social skills
Develop professional rapport with all individuals in program
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director