Direct Support Professional II
About The Position
The Direct Support Professional II (DSP) is responsible for assisting individuals residing in a residential arrangement. The DSP II supports individuals and assists them in gaining social skills and other skills necessary to meet goals plans, or those skills necessary for independent living. The DSP II supports the needs of the facility and assists with ensuring the facility is a clean and safe "home-like" environment. This position ensures that the facility meets all of the rules, regulations, laws, codes, and contractual obligations required by the facility. This position supports residents by assisting residents on doing activities of daily living for residents. These activities may include tasks such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, providing medications, transportation, arranging or supporting leisure activities, etc. This position demonstrates the highest level of proficiency when operating with individuals in the Community Homes Program. This position maintains Medication Administration Practicum Observer certification. This position acts as an expert communicator and performs and documents Medication Administration Practicum observations. This position is supervised by the Program Specialist - Community Homes.
Requirements
- Computer knowledge is a must.
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Valid PA Driver's License.
- PA Motor Vehicle Record Check.
- Use of vehicle while working with valid registration and insurance coverage indicating you are an insured driver.
- High School Diploma or GED. (Original document is required).
- Pre-employment Drug Screen.
- Pre-employment Physical Exam.
- Pre-employment TB (Mantoux) Test or Chest X-Ray (if applicable).
- PA Criminal History Clearance.
- FBI Clearance (if candidate has not been a resident of PA for the past two consecutive years).
- NADSP certification.
- Medication Administration certification.
- Medication Administration Practicum Observer certification.
- Must have life experience managing a household, performing budgeting, preparing meals, and performing household chores.
Responsibilities
- Assisting individuals residing in a residential arrangement.
- Supporting individuals and assisting them in gaining social skills and other skills necessary to meet goals plans, or those skills necessary for independent living.
- Supporting the needs of the facility and assisting with ensuring the facility is a clean and safe "home-like" environment.
- Ensuring that the facility meets all of the rules, regulations, laws, codes, and contractual obligations required by the facility.
- Assisting residents with activities of daily living, which may include tasks such as cooking, cleaning, bathing, providing medications, transportation, arranging or supporting leisure activities, etc.
- Demonstrating the highest level of proficiency when operating with individuals in the Community Homes Program.
- Maintaining Medication Administration Practicum Observer certification.
- Acting as an expert communicator and performing and documenting Medication Administration Practicum observations.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- paid vacation
- sick days
- 401(k) Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
