Direct Support Professional - Berwick

Direct Support Professional

We are seeking passionate and hard-working Direct Support Professional(s) to join our growing team of Direct Support Professionals. The Direct Support Professional will be focused on assisting and participating in the direct care services of mentally/physically disabled individuals in a group home setting. The Direct Support Professional will report directly to the Home Coordinator.

Job Responsibilities:

• Physical care
• Behavioral intervention
• Activities of daily living
• Communicating with individuals and helping them fulfill their needs
• Support the individual(s) to develop strategies, make informed choices and follow through on responsibilities
• Utilize modes of communication that are appropriate to the communication needs of the individual(s)
• Completes assigned areas in preparation for the Individual Support Plan utilizing appropriate assessment tools

Requirements:

• Ability to follow, implement and perform safety skills necessary for the safety of all individuals and self
• Ability to transfer and lift individuals with or without assistance and to occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Physical Crisis Intervention skills are required in some locations/situations
• High School diploma or GED is required
• One year of experience in human services in preferred or equivalent combination of experience and training is acceptable
• Valid driver's license is required unless programmatic circumstances permit

Benefits:

We offer our employees a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and paid training for position. If interested in learning more, please apply today!