Residential Direct Support Professional III

The Salvation Army • Bensalem, PA

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About The Position

This position is a non-exempt position with responsibility for assisting in the oversight and coordination of a wide array of supports for persons with developmental disabilities residing in residential programs in Bucks County. The work requires flexible scheduling to encompass evenings, weekends and some day hours as needed to provide appropriate oversight of individuals served and to insure that emergency response is available to meet health and safety needs.

Requirements

• Minimum requirement of a High School Diploma/GED and 5 years relevant experience in the field.
• Experience should include supports to people with a range of Developmental Disabilities, including individuals with dual diagnoses and self injurious behavior.
• Must possess a working knowledge of licensing requirements and any specific state and county guidelines/regulations pertaining to the provision of service for adults with developmental disabilities.
• Requires familiarity with the policies and procedures of the Developmental Disabilities Program and the ability to explain those policies and procedures to others.
• Ability to monitor, track and organize information, including but not limited to: attendance, medical appointments, financial information, staff schedules, program information, petty cash, fire drills and quality surveys.
• Ability to work with management, staff, families and funding sources in a respectful and courteous manner.
• Ability to provide support to assigned personnel and to the program which results in the positive organizational climate essential to high-quality home management and service provision.
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, persons we provide services to, case managers and other service providers.
• Ability to manage monies and costs effectively.
• Ability to anticipate problems and to initiate problem solving.
• Experience in a related field and demonstrated ability to assume further responsibilities will be considered.
• It is essential to support The Salvation Army by having an appreciation and understanding of The Salvation Army mission.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the oversight and coordination of a wide array of supports for persons with developmental disabilities
• Provide appropriate oversight of individuals served
• Insure that emergency response is available to meet health and safety needs

Benefits

• Generous paid time off every year that includes: holidays, up to 3 personal days, vacation time and sick time.
• Employer funded Pension Plan (company contributions begin after 1 year of employment)
• Comprehensive health care coverage with low cost employee premiums, co-pays and deductibles
• Eligibility for supplemental insurance plans including Short Term Disability, AFLAC and Voluntary Term Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Remitted Tuition Program
• Eligibility for the Federal Government’s Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Most importantly – a job with a good purpose!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees