Direct Support Professional: Vocational Day Program

We are hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to join our Vocational Day Program team in Colmar, PA! Our team supports individuals with intellectual disabilities in being active and valued members of the community by building skills, promoting wellbeing and personal growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

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.
• 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.