Direct Support Professional - NADSP Credentialed

DELTA COMMUNITY SUPPORTS•Upper Southampton Township, PA

7d•$16 - $19

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 disabilities. The role advances Delta’s mission to enrich the lives of individuals and families through community-based supports and mutually rewarding relationships, and upholds the values of Customer Focus, Performance Excellence, Learning, and Growth. The position supports individuals’ safety, health, independence, community integration, and personal outcomes. It involves assisting with daily living activities, meaningful home and community activities, meals, medication administration, individual support plans, recordkeeping, and communication with supervisors and interdisciplinary partners. Staff may work overnight awake shifts; during those shifts, they check individuals every half hour, clock into the Vista transfer program hourly, complete assigned household duties, and support individuals with morning routines and meals.

Requirements

NADSP Certification (DSP-I, II, or III).
High School Diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license and approval to drive, maintained 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, and exclusion screening.
Physical/TB screening.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform arithmetical 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 information to facilitate interactions.
Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and accept direction.
Ability to resolve non-routine situations and manage multiple, 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 when lifting.

Responsibilities

Engage individuals in accordance with Delta’s mission and use program resources.
Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct and participate in continuous quality improvement and performance measures.
Implement individual support plans and follow Delta’s Risk Management Program to protect the health and safety of individuals and employees.
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 compliance 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.
Encourage individuals to progress toward their outcomes and record relevant data.
Participate in interdisciplinary assessment, outcome development, progress evaluation, and medication administration.
Complete and submit required records and forms, including medical, dental, incident, and individual financial records.
Maintain communication logs, daily progress notes, data collection forms, medication logs, and outcome data accurately and on time.
Communicate continuously with the supervisor and follow on-call procedures.
Secure the home and maintain required staff-to-individual ratios according to individual support plans.
Maintain a safe and clean home, report unsafe conditions, use universal and health precautions, participate in safety training, and complete fire drills.
Administer medication according to procedure and report medication errors.
Attend meetings and visit individuals’ homes, schools, workplaces, and recreational sites.
Attend monthly staff meetings and required training programs.
Transport individuals in personal and company vehicles as required.
Cooperate with regulatory agencies, company personnel, and internal or external audits, inspections, and investigations.
Comply with Delta policies and applicable DDD licensing standards, and complete paperwork accurately.
During overnight awake shifts, check individuals in their bedrooms every half hour, clock into the Vista transfer program hourly, and complete assigned nightly duties.
During overnight shifts, assist individuals with morning hygiene, dressing for the weather, preparing for day programs, making beds, straightening rooms, and preparing breakfast and lunches as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned to support individuals, the division, and company operations.