Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Horizon House is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional for its Developmental Services Division in Garnett Valley, Pennsylvania. The role supports developmentally disabled individuals in a residential setting by encouraging, guiding, and training them to develop daily living skills and habits. It also involves helping individuals with personal needs, supporting community integration, promoting their health, and maintaining a safe and secure environment. Tasks and activities depend on the specific needs and abilities of the participants assigned. The position requires physical activities that may include lifting, carrying, folding, kneeling, reaching, stacking, stooping, and bending, including direct intervention with participants. The employee must complete and maintain certification in medication administration through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of prior experience in the mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities (MH/IDD) field, or a combination of experience, education, or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to use a computer and document daily activities electronically.
- Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, potentially during direct intervention with participants.
- Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
- Ability to complete and maintain medication administration certification through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Ability to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
Responsibilities
- Encourage, guide, and train participants in developing daily living skills and habits.
- Assist participants with personal needs.
- Support participants’ integration into the community.
- Help ensure participants’ health.
- Maintain a safe and secure residential environment.
- Document daily activities electronically.
- Complete medication administration and associated follow-up, and maintain required Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certification.
- Report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
Benefits
- Medical and dental coverage
- Nine paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement savings plan
- Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity
- Transit benefit program
- Opportunities for advancement
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
