Dsp (Direct Support Professional)

1 week ago

Allentown, United States East Penn Human Services Full time

East Penn Human Services is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to join our dedicated team in making a positive difference in the lives of individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism.

**DSP- Direct Support Professional Position**

**Job Summary**

The role of Direct Support Professional is to support and assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to become independent, make choices, decisions, and live a meaningful dignified life with valued social roles. Direct Support Professional facilitates and promotes the implementation of person
- centered programmatic needs of individuals as outlined in the individual plan.

**Responsibilities/Duties**

▪ Support and assist individuals with daily living skills such as cooking/meal preparations, grocery shopping, feeding, personal care and hygiene, and general housekeeping chores.

▪ Administer and document medications and associated protocols.
▪ Write service notes, maintain individual progress records, and immediately report any changes in individual condition(s) to the home supervisor.
▪ Promote and advocate for the health, safety, wellness, and rights of all individuals.
▪ Support individuals to access community resources, develop relationships in the community, and communicate with families and friends.
▪ Transport individuals to medical appointments, shopping errands, recreational activities/events, and work sites/day programs.

**Required Experience**

At least one (1) year of experience working directly with individuals with an intellectual disability or autism is preferred.

**Required Education**

High School Diploma or Equivalent.

**Required Qualifications**

At least 18 years of age
Valid PA driver’s license with good driving record.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Successful completion of required trainings including First Aid and CPR certifications and other state
- mandated trainings.
Successful completion of the pre-employment process, including motor vehicle record and criminal background checks.
Ability to support and implement EPHS Mission & Values.

**Disclaimer**: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Paid orientation
- Paid training

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- On call
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)
- Overnight Shift (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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