Direct Support Professional: Day Program

We are hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Dresher, PA. As a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized support to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our day programs.

Requirements

• Work shifts, as assigned by the Program Manager and Team Lead, with the highest degree of dependability.
• Implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Nursing Care Plan when applicable, for every individual participant.
• Implement behavioral support plans and follow therapeutic or medical protocols as directed.
• Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication administration (as trained).
• Promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals.
• Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual’s needs, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).
• Help facilitate an individual’s inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.
• When applicable, transport individuals to and from program, and to various sites in the community throughout the course of the day, as assigned by Program Manager / Team Lead.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all individuals served.
• Work with other staff members as required in implementing and carrying out services and activities to meet the needs of individual clients.
• Provide individualized or small group support based on daily assignments and the needs of an individual.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding individual progress, incidents, and observations.
• Provide accurate and timely communication to program management regarding individuals served.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ensure own proper conduct and fair representation of Access Services and our values.
• Report any operational or staff concerns according to Agency established policies and procedures.
• Complete annual training requirements in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Health, vision, Rx, and dental insurance with options for HSA/FSA.
• Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites, if applicable.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Referral bonuses.
• 401k match.
• Tuition reimbursement and college tuition discounts.
• 20 days paid off plus additional time with continued service. Paid holiday time. Catastrophic sick leave.
• Company paid Life Insurance as well as Long and Short-Term Disability.
• Ongoing professional development training.
• Discounts on various services. Perks with local credit unions.