Direct Support Professional - Quakertown, PA, United States - Spectrum Community Services, Inc

Spectrum Community Services, Inc Quakertown, PA, United States

1 week ago

Full time

Description

Day, Evening & Night shifts available EDUCATION/

EXPERIENCE:
A High School Diploma or equivalent, one-year experience working with Individuals with Intellectual disabilities, and at least 21

years of age. *SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in the development and implementation of individual service plans.
Oversees and assists the residents in the completion of their homework and studies,

household chores, house maintenance, personal care, meal preparation and shopping,
social and recreational activities, and transportation services, as necessary.

Reports observations of resident involvement in the daily record.
Conducts fire drills at least monthly according to regulations and agency policies and

procedures.

Maintains residence, vehicle, and equipment in a safe, functional, and secure manner

conducive to the residents' physical well-being.

Assists the residents in the expression and fulfillment of their needs within the guidelines

established in the facility policies to provide growth and self-sufficiency.

Provides crisis intervention strategies as prescribed in the policies and procedures for treatment/support, as necessary.
Responds in accordance with policies and procedures for handling emergency situations.
Participates as a team member in supervisor, staff, and team meetings.
Supports and follows all policies and procedures, as well as complying with all applicable

state regulations.

Supervises and/or administers the taking of medications in accordance with policies and

procedures governing medication administration.

Attends in-service education programs, conferences, or continuing education to maintain

current knowledge of developments within the field.

Manages relationships with residents, visitors, families, and staff by responding promptly to

inquiries with tact and sensitivity. Demonstrates a courteous, cooperative, and positive attitude, maintaining strict standards of confidentiality and professional conduct.

Physical Requirements:
Must be ambulatory.
Must be able to hear normally and speak clearly.
Possess the ability to climb stairs, to pursue individuals, and to participate in, and supervise
individual's recreational activities.

Needs considerable upper body strength as well as a full range of motion in their arms, hands, legs, and feet.

Daily activities may include bending, lifting as much as 25 lbs, walking up to a mile at
one time, and driving a car for several hours at a time. *Work Environment:
The work environment consists of a home, office, recreational, and community
milieus, and is navigable by those possessing the above-named physical requirements.
This may include contact with residents with mental health issues who demonstrate

behaviors such as cursing, shouting, running away, self-harm, and violence and abiding by the safety plans for the individuals with risk factors.

Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions while monitoring residents in the outside the home and assisting residents to and from transportation vehicles.

May be exposed to odors such as fragrances, and cleaning products, and clients who experience difficulty with personal hygiene.

Spectrum Community Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmation Action employer.

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics We are a smoke-free and drug-free environment.

\* Job Type:

Full-time Pay: $16.

00 per hour Benefits:

401(k)
401(k)

matching

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Evening shift
Holidays
Monday to Friday
Night shift
Overtime
Weekends as needed Application Question(s):
Are you comfortable driving consumers in the company car? Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Direct support: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Quakertown, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:
In person

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