Direct Support Professional (Behavior Experience) Position Available In Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Direct Support Professional (Behavior Experience) 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars 1467 Lancaster Rd, Manheim, PA 17545 Faithful Homes, LLC is looking for an experienced Direct Support Professional to join their team. This specific position would be working 1:1 with an individual with an intellectual/developmental disability in their home and community to support independence and ensure health and safety. Experience and comfortability working with individuals with behavioral challenges is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing direct care to individual(s) according to their individualized support plans (ISPs). Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills, necessary to reach their highest potential. Facilitating and supporting the individual(s) to participate in everyday activities, recreation and leisure. Medication administration Completion of daily documentation Transportation to/from outings and medical appointments. During ER visits and hospitalizations ensure all information pertaining to the individual is readily accessible to present to EMT’s, nurses, doctors and social workers and ensure that managers are provided updates on status of individual and are contacted when the doctor comes into the room.

Qualifications:

Education

• High School Diploma or GED Age
• 18 years or older Ability to drive
• valid PA Driver’s License Completion of Background checks as outlined per state regulations Health-Certification from a licensed independent practitioner that the candidate is free from communicable disease.
• Experience working with individuals with behavioral challenges is required

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Hiring Schedule Needs:

1st shift: 7a-3p 2nd shift: 3p-11p 3rd shift: 11p-7a Full-time positions run Sunday-Thursday or Tuesday-Saturday.

Benefits:

On the job PAID individualized training will be provided to ensure competency and a successful working environment for the individual(s) and the candidate. Opportunities for advancement. The ability to work in a safe home/community environment with intimate staffing to individual ratios. Working with a strong, dedicated management team and fellow DSP’s who are trained in person centered practices. Health plans and paid time off offered to qualified candidates.

Pay rate:

$14

• 16/hour
• Faithful Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00

• $16.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Evening shift Application Question(s): Do you have experience working with individuals with behavioral needs? Do you have a reliable vehicle? The hourly rate is $14

• 16/ hour
• does this meet your wage requirement?

Experience:

Direct Care:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Preferred) Shift availability: Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person