Direct Support Professional: Day Program

Access Services•Bethlehem, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Bethlehem, PA! As a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our life enrichment day programs. Our quality-focused support staff work with the individuals’ goals and help those individuals maintain or increase their independence and live their best lives.

Requirements

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances.
One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.
A valid driver's license, and access to a reliable vehicle during work hours.
A U.S. driver’s license for at least two years (not including time with a permit).
Must be listed as a driver on a valid auto insurance policy.
This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position.
Employee is expected to always drive in a safe manner, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the Agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment.
Ability to teach basic daily living skills.
Ability and readiness to provide personal care as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, peers, supports coordinators and the general public.
Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing Access Services programs and services.
Ability to express ideas succinctly, both orally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and in group settings, and ability to adapt to different working environments, as assigned for the day.
Ability to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude with a view of seeing the needs of others as more important than one’s own needs.
Commitment to Individual Rights and individuality of the person being served.
Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, the Company Intranet, time and attendance system, the electronic healthcare record, and more.
Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP within six months of hire will be paid for and provided by Access Services.
One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for every individual participant.
Record daily service note and other documentation as assigned by Program Specialist/ Team Lead.
Help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.
Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual’s needs, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).
Help facilitate an individual’s inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.
Promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals.