Direct Support Professional (DSP) Position Available In Chester, Pennsylvania

Downingtown, PA
1 DAYS AGO
21550769
Summary
Downingtown, PA
$16.00 – $18.00 per Hour
1 Years Experience
High school graduate or equivalency certificate (GED)
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Description Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP! •$500 SIGN

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SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a direct service (face to face) provider in the adult day program supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Flexible to consider a DSP to work 2-3 days between Monday-Friday

Location:

Achieve program, 150 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 430, Downingtown, PA 19335
11 paid holidays
10 days Paid Time Off (PTO)
$16 per hour to start and progresses to $18 per hour

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES

Provide 1:1 – 1:6 ratio (face-to-face) services in adult day program and community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.
Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, therapeutic activities, personal adjustment and recreation.
Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual’s Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.
Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.
Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual’s community with the ultimate goal of employment.
Perform other duties as required. Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED
Reliable Transportation required to take a consumer out for community-based activities
Physical & proven ability to safely lift 50+ pounds
Due to the population of clients this program supports, proof of full Covid-19 vaccination is required

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

(Clearances, TB & physical must be current within 12 months) PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance
PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance
PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (

Use DHS Code:

 1KG738)
TB Screening
Physical examination
Education Documentation – Diploma OR Official Transcripts Benefits

CCRES PERKS

Benefits for employees working 30 or more hours per week will be eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental & Vision, Accident, Critical Illness, FlexCare, Short-Term disability and Life insurance

CCRES 403

(b) Retirement Savings Plan – 3% matching contribution
Tuition discounts with area collegiate partners
Employees are eligible to receive compensation for required trainings
Milestone service award (5 years, 10 years, 15 years)
Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) About CCRES As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. Mission Statement The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

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CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.