Direct Support Professional

Description

Full time Direct Support Professionals Needed!

** $17.50 starting wage **

** $500 Sign on Bonus **

What you will Love About RHD:

* Commitment to Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve

* Dedication to Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees' mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics

* Investment in Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities and behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while attending our art day program. This position will coordinate with management staff, implement interventions and assist the clients in achieving their goals. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client's individual support plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the day program and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed. * Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans

* Complete required documentation

* Administer Medication

* Provide transportation to consumers for community outings

* Support consumers in activities of day program, lunch prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate

* Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

* Assist participants in exploring various art forms including but not limited to: drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture, music, jewelry making, printmaking, and more. Requirements

Job Location: Freemansburg, PA

Schedule: Sunday and Monday 7am-3pm, Wednesday 7am-3pm, and Saturday 3pm-11pm

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor's degree is preferred
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
• Valid driver's license
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.