Direct Support Professional - Home and Community
About The Position
About this role About this role 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 Participates 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. Ensures that each individual participates in social/leisure/recreational activities based on individualized plans. Provide social, emotional, and environmental supports to insure the happiness, health, and safety of t participants.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Valid P A 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
- Giving direct client care and programming to individuals in the HCBS program
- Participates 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.
- Ensures that each individual participates in social/leisure/recreational activities based on individualized plans.
- Provide social, emotional, and environmental supports to insure the happiness, health, and safety of t participants.
Benefits
- Competitive pay rate!
- $15.00 to $17.06 per hour
- 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
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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
