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Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Part-time

Job Type Part-time Description

This is a Part Time position, 16 hours a week. All shifts available.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites.

This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments.

The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community.

A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed

  • Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans
  • Complete required documentation
  • Administer Medication
  • Provide transportation to consumers
  • Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate
  • Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
  • Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

  • High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
  • Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
  • Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable

Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, veteran, or disability status.

If the position being applied to reports out of Philadelphia PA :

RHD employees working in programs within the City of Philadelphia are required to provide proof of Covid vaccination. If not fully vaccinated, they must receive at least one shot in a two -dose series or a single dose in a one-dose series before beginning in-person shifts.

Final doses must be received within 8 weeks of hire.

Salary Description 17.00-17.50

30+ days ago
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