Direct Support Professional

Essential Duties:

• Assists/supports/ monitors each individual with their daily living needs such as: bathing, personal hygiene care, dressing etc.


• reinforces positive behaviors and promotes social interaction with the individuals served by modeling appropriate behavior and developing a therapeutic rapport with the those entrusted to their care


• Assists in implementation of therapeutic activities, such as; physical exercises, mass or church functions, arts and crafts, community opportunities and recreational games.


• Attempts to meet the emotional and behavior needs of each individual; following the intervention strategies identified in the Behavior Support Plan (where applicable); providing physical intervention only when necessary to protect health and safety.


• Completes daily documentation such as; accountability sheets, behavior tracking, goal tracking, toileting schedules and incident reporting as needed.


• In conjunction with the nursing team, ensures the healthcare needs of each individual are met


• Maintains professional demeanor and communicates respectfully and effectively with peers, supervisors, management, family, consumers, anyone working, receiving services, and visiting the home.


• Adheres to the guidelines set forth by the Incident Management Bulletin and DGV’s Incident Management Policy


• Maintains compliance with the Training Policy inclusive of all mandatory trainings; maintains CPR/FA certification and demonstrates competency.


• Will be responsible for creating opportunities for social participation with community and having maximal opportunity to exercise the rights and responsibilities of citizenship by implementing a variety of community experiences in a small group/or individual basis, based on one’s preferences and interests


• Will ensure that the individual’s dietary needs are met by preparing nutritional meals in accordance with their prescribed diet.


• Will become certified in DPW’s Medication Administration course and safely dispense, administer and document in medication log all medications given to each individual


• Will assist the individuals in establishing and maintaining a positive relationship with neighbors and community members.


• Will be responsible for maintaining safe and sanitary living conditions by completing housekeeping duties, such as straightening up, cleaning bedrooms, putting clothes away, running the vacuum, disinfecting, dusting, mopping and laundry.


• Removal of snow during inclement weather from all egress routes


• All other duties as assigned by House Manager or Assistant House Manager

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; experience preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to read and write in English

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals;  ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

Ability to use/learn various database reporting system (Care Tracker), Medication Administration Exercises, Onshift for scheduling

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Driver's License (issued from the state of residence) and driving approval from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, DPW Medication Administration Certification

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Moderate exposure to blood borne pathogens.

If descalation techniques fail, PEI techniques may be required.

Physical Demands:

The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds with assistance.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.

*We are actively recruiting for full-time/part-time direct care positions for day, evening and overnight shifts*

Pay starts at $17/hr.+ for experience. Full-time positions are eligible for comprehensive benefits to include but not limited to medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement, etc.  

** Equal Opportunity Employer M / F / D / V **