Our Direct Support Professionals provide guidance and supervision to older adults and individuals with disabilities. They assist individuals with achieving designated goals, promote inclusion, and assist with day-to-day tasks and personal needs.
SCHEDULE: (Part-Time) Monday, Tuesday, Friday (9AM - 3PM), Thursday (9AM - 1PM)
General Duties:
- Comply with all policies/procedures & represent Avenues in a professional, ethical, and positive manner.
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.
- Advocate for the well-being of those Avenues serves.
- Report any unsafe condition, accident, illness or suspected neglect/abuse immediately to supervisor or designee.
- Complete all required staff training hours annually and as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned & work assigned hours/schedule.
Program Specific Duties:
- Work with varied individuals, within various ratios, as assigned by Site Supervisor or Lead Staff.
- Provide supervision and guidance to program participants and ensure all their needs are being met.
- Implement each program participant’s plans/goals as written (such as an ISP, IPP, and/or Behavior Support Plan).
- Plan and carry out meaningful group & individual activities, in person (or virtually, if directed by supervisor).
- Encourage communication & give people a means to do so.
- Assist with activities of daily living and personal care, including toileting, bathing, feeding, hygiene, etc.
- Complete all documentation/reports, as required or assigned, and ensure accuracy of the information provided.
- Promote inclusion of people with disabilities into the community
- Provide input to the Activity Coordinator and/or Program Specialist regarding program activities & services.
- Participate as a member of team meetings, such as the interdisciplinary team, for program participants.
- Administer medications, as per DHS Medication Administration Guidelines.
- Continuously be aware of, observe, & evaluate the needs, special situations, & physical/behavioral changes of participants & act accordingly.
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants in the programs and while offsite on community outings.
- Follow individual diets and feeding protocols at all times & prepare or serve meals/snacks as required.
- Travel to any other Avenues programs for work or training, as assigned and/or as scheduled by supervisor.
BENEFITS:
- $500 Sign on bonus
- Paid training
- Referral bonus program
- EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Avenues is an equal opportunity employer.
*Applications can also be directly emailed to Avenues HR Manager - bhorn@sam-inc.org*
Please visit our website: avenuesofpa.org
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- personal care (toileting, feeding, etc.): 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person