Direct Support Professional - PRN

Merakey • Philadelphia, PA

1d • $17 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Philadelphia, Pa 19115. The Direct Support Professional interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as the Adult Training Facilities (ATF). Provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP). Provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served.

Requirements

• Active Driver’s License
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and write.

Nice To Haves

• Related experience is helpful.
• Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments.
• Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals’ program progress.
• Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities for individuals in an assigned living area.
• Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations.
• Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care.
• Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation.
• Ability to maintain effective communication (including sign language) with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals.
• Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as the Adult Training Facilities (ATF).
• Provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served.
• Conduct and implement functional assessments.
• Prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals’ program progress.
• Plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities for individuals in an assigned living area.
• Cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations.
• Maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care.
• Keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.
• Follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation.
• Maintain effective communication (including sign language) with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals.
• Implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care.
• Demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions.

Benefits

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed