Direct Support Professional

7 days ago

Philadelphia, United States PATH People Acting To Help, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description



ABOUT PATH INC.

PATH (People Acting To Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.

Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in lives of people with an intellectual disability to live full, active, and engaged lives in the community. This position involves working at a residential site from evenings with overnight PAID sleep time until the following morning (one weekend day will be included). The nature of this position and its hours provide a fantastic opportunity for staff to earn a higher salary.


Why Work at PATH?

A Career with Meaning

At PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here.

In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:

• Competitive pay

• Annual increases

• Performance and longevity bonuses

• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family

• Generous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time

• No-cost pension plan

• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision

• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities

• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization

• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

You will also be considered a full-time employee, ensuring the comprehensive benefits package listed below will be offered to you.

BENEFITS:

$ & Time Off

  • $16.50/hour
  • 9 paid holidays/holiday pay
  • 10 paid vacation days in first year, 15 days in 2nd year, 20 days in 5th year+
  • 4 paid personal days per year

Health

  • Excellent Health Insurance if you work 30 hours or more per week (medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, option for flexible savings account)
  • 12 paid sick days per year

More Benefits

  • Paid training – you will be trained in medication administration, CPR, crisis intervention, and other important topics
  • Retirement/pension plan at no cost to you with company matching and contributions
  • Bereavement leave, jury duty pay, life insurance, and more


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.
  • COVID-19 vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Your work is active and performed within the individual’s home and in the community. A variety of lifting and/or transfer supports for individuals may be required to ensure individuals’ mobility and safety.


SPECIFIC DUTIES:

  • You will improve the lives of individuals by providing assistance and hands-on skill building in all areas of daily living including:
    • hygiene, grooming
    • care of clothing, laundry
    • cooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shopping
    • household maintenance, cleaning
  • You will assist individuals in maintaining good health by:
    • knowledge of individual’s medical history and current health issues
    • knowledge of an individual’s physician and health professionals
  • You will assure individuals’ safety in the home by:
    • teaching safety precautions in the home

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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