Direct Support Professional

Merakey•Philadelphia, PA

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care, support, and advocacy to assigned consumers in the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following, community integration, volunteer activities, recreational, and activities of daily living. This position works to implement the home and community services which includes rehabilitative and therapeutic activities to assist consumers to achieve successful outcome/goals.

Requirements

Active Driver’s License
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments
Ability to read and write
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

Nice To Haves

Related experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Community integration
Volunteer activities
Recreational activities
Activities of daily living
Implement home and community services
Provide rehabilitative and therapeutic activities to assist consumers to achieve successful outcomes/goals

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.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.