Direct Support Professional

CADES • Havertown, PA

9d • $18 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) works with other team members to implement support plans for adults with intellectual and/or physical challenges. The DSP provides services required by individual support plans and meets individuals’ personal care needs. CADES is a nonprofit human services organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. The organization operates community living arrangements, adult day programs, a school, and early-intervention services. This position is based at Haverford Hills in Havertown, Pennsylvania, with additional opportunities throughout Delaware and Chester Counties. The position is full-time; the posting also notes that part-time availability exists. The listed pay is $17.50 per hour, and travel percentage is listed as none.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience working with individuals living with multiple disabilities in a residential or day program, including understanding of safety and communication support for individuals with physical disabilities.
• Ability to direct and assist individuals with physical activities and perform personal care for individuals who cannot do so themselves.
• Ability to effectively implement Individual Support Plans.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and professional interaction with individuals, staff, and caregivers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
• Ability to request, accept, and appropriately use feedback and training.
• Strong attention to detail, time-management, and organizational skills.
• Excellent judgment and ability to solve problems and make decisions independently with little or no direct supervision.
• Ability to anticipate needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective action.
• Ability to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols.
• Basic experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must pass and maintain CADES driving and securement certifications.
• Current, valid driver’s license in state of residence, at least three years of driving experience within the United States, and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift at least 20 pounds, bend, twist, and turn to perform essential job functions; reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in human services, including work with aging populations, behavioral health, psychiatric hospital settings, intellectual or developmental disabilities, mental health, drug and alcohol services, or children and youth.
• Knowledge of electronic health record systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and guidance to individuals and the level of supervision specified in each individual’s service plan.
• Create a family living atmosphere and ensure individuals’ personal hygiene needs are met and they are dressed appropriately for the weather.
• Prepare and monitor balanced meals according to individual dietary needs, maintain required supplies of food and drink, and ensure supplies meet dietary requirements.
• Assist in developing specific monthly programs for individuals.
• Complete individuals’ laundry when appropriate and store clothing neatly and appropriately.
• Provide transportation for individuals’ needs.
• Prepare and deliver items needed for day services, such as materials, clothing, lunch, drinks, adaptive equipment, medication, and diapers, and check bags upon return home.
• Use and care for adaptive and medical equipment, and immediately report broken or lost equipment to the House Supervisor.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for individuals, self, and coworkers.
• Complete agency forms and submit forms and receipts to the appropriate party in a timely manner.
• Administer medication according to agency protocol, maintain an adequate medication supply, and complete medication logs according to protocol.
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and assist individuals with physical activities in recreational, social, pre-vocational, and adult educational activities.
• Perform personal care duties such as feeding, toileting, diapering, and dressing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED