Job description

Direct Support Professional

Delta Community Supports is seeking insightful and team-oriented employees to serve as a Direct Support Professional. Reporting to the Residential Manager, the identified candidate will be a key member of the team supporting the individuals that we serve on a daily basis in a group home for adults with intellectual disabilities. This team member will join our organization at a critical time and assist with providing first-class service to our support recipients and other key stakeholders.

Delta Community Supports, Inc. (“Delta”) is a non-profit corporation, operating in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Since 1977, Delta has been empowering individuals to live fulfilling lives through a wide-range of community-based services. From our foster care and adoption services to support services for adults with developmental disabilities, we help people grow and thrive through all stages of life.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community- based supports and mutually rewarding relationships. The people we support and their families are our most valued customers. We start by making it all about them. Nothing makes us happier and prouder to say that on an annual basis over 2000 people are assisted by the services Delta provides.

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care of older adults in a program setting which supports the interests and needs of individuals, often with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage individuals in meaningful activities at home and community
• Maintain the daily operations of the home such as nutritious meal preparation based on diets, cleaning activities in compliance with health, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Assist in basic living activities of each individual including appearance, nutrition, recreation and socialization.
• Act as a role model to the individuals in areas such as appearance, emotional stability and social behavior.
• Encourage and work with individuals to progress towards their outcomes and record data

Contribute as a member of the interdisciplinary process in:

• Assessing the desires, strengths and needs of individuals in residential services
• Developing objectives and outcomes
• Evaluating progress toward independence in outcomes
• Ensuring proper medication administration

Complete and submit in a timely manner, required records and forms such as:

• Physical Examination Forms
• Medical Summary
• Dental Visit Summary
• Incident/Unusual Incident Report
• Individual financial ledgers
• Bi-Weekly petty cash forms and gas ledgers

Ensure the proper and timely completion and maintenance of records including:

• Communication Logs
• Daily Progress Notes
• Data Collection Forms
• Medication Logs
• Outcome Data
• Communicate continuously with your Supervisor
• Secure the home and its’ contents by following standard procedure and protocols.
• Comply with the following safety policies and procedures:
• Must be an approved driver and must maintain that status.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Driver's license valid in their state of residence
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• At least 1 year work history

Delta Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we’re committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply for this position.

Delta Community Supports is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact our Human Resources Division via email: hr-pa@deltaweb.org.

EOE MF/DV

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 considerations:
All State, Federal and local guidelines with regard to COVID 19 are being followed. Masks and social distancing are practiced.

Application Question(s):

• Which Shift are you interested in interviewing for?

7:00AM - 3:00PM; 3:00PM - 11:00PM; 11:00PM - 7:00AM

• Did you see that the hourly wage for this position is $15.00 per hour?
• Are you able to attend TWO FULL WEEKS of mandatory, paid Orientation & Training from 8:45AM to about 4:30PM at our Delta Warminster Training Facility the first week; the remaining Trainings will be in the Group Homes.
• Do you live in BUCKS COUNTY?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• IDD/Caregiving: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License for 2+ years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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