Direct Support Professional - NADSP Credentialed

DELTA COMMUNITY SUPPORTS•Ridley Park, PA

7d•$16 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care to older adults in a program setting, supporting the interests and needs of individuals, often including people with intellectual or other disabilities. The role advances Delta’s mission to enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community-based supports and mutually rewarding relationships, while reflecting the values of customer focus, performance excellence, learning, and growth. The position supports individuals in their homes and communities, implements individual support plans, promotes independence and community integration, and contributes to the interdisciplinary process. It also includes personal care, meal preparation, medication administration, documentation, safety practices, transportation, and communication with supervisors and regulatory personnel. Overnight shifts are awake shifts and include checking individuals every half hour, using the Vista transfer program hourly, and completing assigned nighttime and morning duties.

Requirements

NADSP Certification (DSP-I, II, or III).
High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate vehicles in accordance with applicable laws, insurance requirements, and company policies.
Successful completion of required background screenings and clearances, including criminal history, fingerprinting, PA Childline checks, drug testing, PA E-Patch records, exclusion screening, and physical/TB screening.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform arithmetic calculations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use a telephone, voicemail, copier, facsimile machine, computer, and calculator.
Ability to work effectively with people and facilitate their growth and development.
Ability to use acquired knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles and methods.
Ability to assess information from plan materials to facilitate interactions.
Ability to complete assigned tasks while accepting direction, resolve non-routine situations, and manage multiple and sometimes conflicting priorities.
Ability to travel locally within surrounding county areas to provide direct support.
Ability to frequently exert up to 50 pounds of force for lifting.

Responsibilities

Engage individuals in accordance with Delta’s mission and use programmatic resources.
Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct and participate in continuous quality improvement projects and performance measures.
Ensure implementation of high-quality individual support plans and follow Delta’s Risk Management Program.
Engage individuals in meaningful activities at home and in the community, and promote community integration.
Prepare nutritious meals according to protocol diets and maintain cleanliness in accordance with health and safety standards.
Assist individuals with basic living activities, including appearance, nutrition, recreation, and socialization.
Model appropriate appearance, emotional stability, and social behavior.
Support individuals in progressing toward their outcomes and record relevant data.
Participate in assessing individuals’ desires, strengths, and needs; developing objectives and outcomes; and evaluating progress toward independence.
Ensure proper medication administration and report medication errors.
Complete and submit required records and forms, including medical, dental, incident, financial, communication, progress, data collection, medication, and outcome records, as applicable.
Communicate continuously with the supervisor and follow on-call policies and procedures.
Secure the home and its contents and maintain staffing ratios according to individuals’ ISPs.
Maintain a safe and clean home, report unsafe conditions, use required safety and health precautions, participate in safety training, and complete fire drills.
Attend meetings and visit the homes, schools, workplaces, and recreational sites of support recipients.
Maintain regular attendance and attend monthly staff meetings and required training.
Transport individuals in personal and company vehicles as required.
Cooperate with government, regulatory, company, and audit personnel during inspections and investigations.
Complete paperwork accurately and comply with Delta policies and applicable DDD licensing standards.
During awake overnight shifts, check each individual in their bedroom every half hour, clock into the Vista transfer program hourly, and complete assigned nightly tasks.
During overnight shifts, support individuals in the morning with personal hygiene, dressing appropriately for the weather, preparing for day programs, making beds, and straightening rooms.
Prepare appropriate breakfasts and lunches for individuals who take lunch to their programs.
Perform other duties as directed to support individuals, the division, Delta, and effective company operations.