Live in Direct Support Professional - DSP

Resources for Human Development
Lower Merion, Pennsylvania, United States
$17,5 an hour
Full-time
Quick Apply

We have Tour Shifts also known as block Shifts, Swing Shifts, Overnight Shifts, and Support Shifts.

What We Offer You :

  • Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
  • Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities
  • Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Generous paid time off
  • On-the-job training

What you will Love About RHD :

Commitment to Values : We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve

Dedication to Wellness : We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics

Investment in Growth : We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills

Job Description :

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

About Resources for Human Development :

RHD is a national, comprehensive human services organization. Our mission is to provide caring, effective, and innovative services that empower people of all abilities as they work to achieve the highest level of independence possible while building better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities.

RHD currently supports programs in : Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Dakota & Tennessee!

30+ days ago
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