Direct Support Professional

Ridley Park, PA

Employer:	Chimes
Category:	Facilities Health Care Nonprofit - Social Services
Job Type:	Part Time
Description
Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions. Job Description: Under the general direction of the Division Manager of Residential Services, with specific supervision from the House Manager, is responsible for the provision of support, personal assistance, training, and quality care to people with intellectual disabilities residing in a community group home. Schedule Details: Part-Time Shifts : Friday -Sunday; 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday; 8:00am - 4:00pm Saturday; 12:00am - 8:00am Location: Ridley Park & Lincoln Green Program: Residential Habilitative Program Pay Range: $16 /hour Job Duties: Assist persons-served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent Act as a positive role model for persons served Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, in accordance with individual plans Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities Transport and accompany individuals into the community for appointments and outings Directly assist with personal care as needed Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties Assume responsibility for the safety of the person served including medical/medication needs Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as/if needed Complete records and reports; collect data according to Agency policy Minimum Requirements: Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: None required Licensure/Certifications: None Required Required Clearances: Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid/Medicare Exclusion list Note: At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and/or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and Experience What's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >30 hours/week): Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement options Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent, and Transportation) Life Insurance Disability Insurance Paid Time Off 403(b) with Employer Match Employee Recognition Programs Employee Referral Bonus opportunities Discounts through "Tickets at Work" Discounts on Verizon mobile service And More! Want to learn more? To learn more about Chimes, and how you can achieve personal and professional growth within a purpose-driven organization, visit us at: https://chimes.org/Careers . Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems is accredited by the Joint Commission and provides a comprehensive range of services and supports for people with mental health, substance abuse, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and co-occurring disorders throughout southern and central Pennsylvania, central New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland. Additionally, we provide an array of prevention and educational programs for youth, parents, and adults to encourage healthy choices and lifestyles.

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Direct Support Professional

Ridley Park, PA

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