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Direct Support Professional

2 months ago


New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Comhar Inc. Full time

Job Summary

Comhar Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Direct Support Professional to provide direct services and residential support to consumers in a respectful manner. As a key member of our team, you will assist with daily personal hygiene, physical tasks, and life tasks on a Full Time basis, ensuring the dignity and privacy of consumers.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct assigned activities with residents (consumers) for educational, social, and leisure programs while eliciting their input and feedback.
  • Assist in promoting healthy daily living, encouraging wellness, and healthy dietary practices.
  • Assist with meal preparation, serve meals, and provide clean up as needed.
  • Assist in obtaining medical care for consumers.
  • Administer approved medications to consumers as directed and in a timely, accurate manner.
  • Safely operate a Comhar Inc. vehicle to transport consumers and for other assigned functions.
  • Immediately report any site or consumer-related crisis or unusual incident to the Site Manager.
  • Complete required daily progress notes for assigned residents.
  • Enter documentation on a daily basis into the residential log, as required.
  • Participate fully in multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings, as assigned.
  • Participate fully in quality improvement programs, as assigned or required.
  • Attend all required meetings and training programs, as assigned or required.
  • Prepare and submit accurate, complete, and timely reports of all non-emergency and crisis-level events to the Site Manager or other supervisor, as required.
  • Maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer-related information.
  • Report any staffing problems to the Site Manager or other supervisor, as required.
  • Comply with all Comhar Inc. policies and procedures at all times.
  • Participate in and complete cross-training for assignments at other sites.
  • Engage in crisis intervention, utilizing approved techniques as instructed in training programs.
  • Report crisis incidents immediately, recording required relevant information.
  • Report any work or site-related injury immediately to the Site Manager.
  • Ensure the safety of residents and premises, reporting unsafe conditions to the Site Manager.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan (403B)
  • Paid Time Off (Holiday, Sick, PTO, Vacation)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Pet Insurance

Requirements

  • High School Diploma (or GED)
  • Current PA Driver's License; satisfactory driving record; eligible to operate program vehicles.
  • Three months of related experience in an IDD Residential facility or related environment.
  • Able to maintain confidentiality and privacy of all consumer records and information.
  • Able to acquire working knowledge of Comhar Inc. policies and other applicable regulations.
  • Attention to details to ensure safety for residents and for safely operating program vehicles.
  • Able to work well with individuals with varying emotional and cognitive challenges.
  • Able to successfully manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Able to complete assignments in a timely manner while adhering to Comhar Inc. procedures.