Direct Support Professional - Bustleton, PA

Direct Support Professional

Reference #: 5001164689006 Back Direct Support Professional #105219 Bustleton, Pennsylvania, United States

Position Type: Full-Time

Shift: Various

Work Schedule: 1st, 2nd, 3rd FT/PT

Requirements:

• Active Driver's License
• Related experience is helpful.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals' program progress.
• Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities for individuals in an assigned living area.
• Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations.
• Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care.
• Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation.
• Ability to maintain effective communication (including sign language) with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals.
• Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions.

Description:

We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Philadelphia, PA 19115. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to:

• The Direct Support Professional interacts with and supports the individual in a variety of potential settings, including community, family or individual homes and generic community settings, as well as the Adult Training Facilities (ATF).
• Provides personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support, often across a 24-hour period, according to the individual's Person-Centered Plan/Individual Support Plan (ISP).
• Provides a level of care that enhances the health, safety, dignity and contentment of every consumer served.

Pay Rate: $17.34/hr

Benefits:

• Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
• DailyPay
• Work/Life Balance
• Flexible Schedules
• Cell Phone Discount Plans
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Care.com Membership

About Merakey:

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply! Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.