Direct Support Professional

Location

Bethlehem, PA | United States

Job description

Job Type:

Full-time and Part-time schedules available

Description:

• The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. 
• This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home 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.
• Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate.
• Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
• Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Job Location: Varies throughout the Bethlehem, PA area.

Available Schedules: 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, and 11pm-7am.

RHD is offering a $500 sign on bonus to all Full-Time DSP's and $250 for Part-Time DSP's. This sign on bonus will be dispersed in two payments. First half is paid out after your 2-week training is completed, Second half is paid out after your 90-day probationary period. (Sign-on bonus varies per work location.)

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.

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. RHD currently supports programs in: Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee!

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Salary

$17.5 - $19.25 per hour