Direct Support Professional Lansdale Area Job at Resources For Human Development, Inc.
Direct Support Professional- Lansdale Area
Description/Job Summary
Description/Job Summary
RHD is open and hiring during COVID Pandemic. Please feel free to apply today.
SIGN ON BONUS: $500 for full-time and $300 for part-time employees. 1st payment following successful New Hire Orientation. 2nd payment following successful completion of 90 day new hire probation.
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for the 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.
We have Tour Shifts {also known as block Shifts}, Swing Shifts, Overnight Shifts, Support Shifts.
What We Offer You:
- Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
- Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities
- Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
- Retirement savings plan
- Generous paid time off
- On-the-job training
What You’ll 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
Responsibilities/Duties
- 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
Required Experience
- One year prior experience in the human services field.
Required Education
- A High School diploma or GED is required
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Valid driver’s license
- Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable.
Program Summary
Residential Service System (RSS) provides supervised living (CLA) and supported living (SLA), shared housing, individual homeownership, education, training, and clinical treatment services for men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Montgomery County.
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.
About Resources For Human Development, Inc.:
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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