Direct Support Professional - Home and Community

Clarvida - Pennsylvania • Temple, PA

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About The Position

As a Direct Support Professional focused on Home and Community Support, you will be responsible for giving direct client care and programming to individuals in the HCBS program. You will participate in the development and implementation of the Individual Service Plans which require work activities in the facility or in the community with single or multiple participants who are ambulatory and non-ambulatory. Your role will ensure that each individual participates in social/leisure/recreational activities based on individualized plans. You will provide social, emotional, and environmental supports to ensure the happiness, health, and safety of participants.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PA driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities.
• Willing and able to travel to meet clients across the community.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct client care and programming to individuals in the HCBS program.
• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Service Plans.
• Ensure participation in social/leisure/recreational activities based on individualized plans.
• Provide social, emotional, and environmental supports to participants.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days that increase with tenure.
• Separate sick leave that rolls over each year.
• Up to 10 Paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefit plan options.
• DailyPay - Access to your daily earnings without waiting for payday.
• Training, Development and Continuing Education Credits for licensure requirements.
• 401K.
• Free licensure supervision.
• Pet Insurance.
• Employee Assistance program.
• Perks @Pathways - national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cellphone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees