Direct Support Professional

COMHAR•Philadelphia, PA

12d•$17

About The Position

Do you want to make a positive impact in the life of others while working in a fun and active environment? Join our team today! Direct Support Professional Payrate: $17.00 / hour Direct Support Professional Job Summary : Direct Support Professional provides direct services and residential support to consumers in a respectful manner, assisting with daily personal hygiene, physical tasks and life tasks on a Full Time basis ensuring the dignity & privacy of consumers. Direct Support Professional Available Shifts Include: First Shift Second Shift Third Shift Weekends

Requirements

High School Diploma (or GED)
Current PA Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.
Six months of related experience in an IDD Residential facility or related environment

Responsibilities

Conduct assigned activities with residents (consumers)
Assist with medical care and in promoting healthy daily living
Assist with meal preparation, healthy dietary practices, serve meals, and provide clean up as needed
Administer approved medications to consumers as directed
Safely operate a COMHAR vehicle to transport consumers and for other assigned functions
Immediately report any site or consumer related crisis or unusual incident to Site Manager
Complete required documentation
Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, as assigned
Participate in quality Improvement programs as assigned or required
Attend all required meetings and training programs as assigned or required
Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer related information
Participate in cross-training for assignments at other sites as needed
Engage in crisis intervention and utilize approved techniques as instructed in training programs.
Other duties as assigned