Direct Support Professional

Merakey • Boothwyn, PA

9h • 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

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma/G.E.D.
• Experience in a home health aide setting, or school setting working with people who have Intellectual and Developmental disabilities
• Must have a desire to help others reach their fullest potential
• Dual Diagnosis experience
• Community Participation Support certificate

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

• Access to pay when you need it (DailyPay)
• Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
• Voluntary limited medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance through the American Worker
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• On the Goga well-being platform with 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED