Direct Support Professional

Horizon House Careers • Lansdale, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon House is a nonprofit provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectual disability, and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. The organization provides services at more than 100 sites to adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, substance-use addictions, and/or homelessness. It is recognized for its community-based rehabilitation services and innovative approach to delivering care.

Horizon House is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional for its Developmental Services Division in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The role involves encouraging, guiding, and training people with developmental disabilities in daily living skills and habits; assisting with personal needs; supporting community integration; promoting health; and maintaining a safe residential environment. Duties vary according to the needs and abilities of assigned participants.

The position requires medication-administration certification through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which must be maintained. Employees must report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of prior experience in the mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities (MH/IDD) field, or a combination of experience, education, or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to use a computer and document daily activities electronically.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, potentially including direct intervention with participants.
• Manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Completion and maintenance of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania medication-administration certification.

Responsibilities

• Encourage, guide, and train individuals with developmental disabilities in developing daily living skills and habits.
• Assist individuals with their personal needs.
• Support individuals' integration into the community.
• Help ensure the health of individuals.
• Maintain a safe and secure residential environment.
• Document daily activities electronically.
• Complete medication administration and associated follow-up, and maintain Commonwealth of Pennsylvania medication-administration certification.
• Report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits.
• Nine paid holidays.
• Generous paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Voluntary tax-sheltered annuity.
• Transit benefit program.
• Opportunities for advancement.

What This Job Offers

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