Direct Support Professional

Apis Services Inc•Reading, PA

4d•$0 - $16•Hybrid

About The Position

Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc, an Affiliate of Apis Services, is seeking a Full Time Home & Community Specialist for our Home and Community Supports Program in their Reading areas. This position requires flexibility and reliable transportation while working in the individual's home and community. Supportive Concepts for Families, Inc. is dedicated to supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to live a meaningful day defined in the most independent and fulfilling manner possible. The pillars of our success in serving so many people have been due to dedicating ourselves to the constant effort to ensure the physical and mental health of the individual served, to ensure their safety and the safety of the community they live in and to create opportunities for them to ultimately live a happy life in a manner that they choose. The heroes providing this support each and every day make up a team that resembles a healthy family.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Reliable vehicle transportation and current insurance policy required
Six (6) months to one (1) year experience in human service-related field
Knowledge of and ability to work with developmentally disabled persons
Excellent communication skills
Excellent documentation and financial/mathematical skills
Excellent organization skills
Team Player
Proficiency in English communication, both verbal and written, with proper use of grammar and vocabulary, is required.
Pass a Criminal Record History Clearance, & FBI
Possess a valid PA Driver's License
Pass a Physical & Drug Screening
Possess the ability to attend and successfully complete all sponsored training.

Responsibilities

Assists with daily living activities, including but not limited to planning and preparing meals, housekeeping, and assisting with personal hygiene, cleaning.
Supports the independence of persons served by providing the assistance necessary to maximize their quality of life.
Models hope and optimism when encouraging persons served to achieve their potential.
Supports persons served in developing relationships and becoming involved in their communities.
Cultivates a safe and supportive relationship and environment.
Consumer transportation including, but not limited to, medical appointments, community activities, school/day programming, religious services, and family visits