DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) COMMUNITY - Options Program

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

(DSP)

COMMUNITY

- Options Program Show Map Location Meadville, Meadville, PA, 16335, United States Base Pay $17.5 / Hour Other Compensation Mileage reimbursement, $0.65/mile Job Category Direct Support Professional, DSP, ID Industry DSP, Care giver, Direct Support Professional Required Degree High school Manage Others No Contact information Name Lisa Graff Phone 814-315-1839 Email lisa.graff@ehca.org Description Join our amazing team as a Direct Support Professional (DPS)! At EHCA, we assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, therapeutic, and medical support to individuals of all ages and all levels of disability while enabling them to live with purpose and dignity. As a Direct Support Professional, you will help each person to have the opportunity to make choices, contribute to his or her daily lifestyle, and obtain the best education or training available, with quality caregivers.

VARIOUS SHIFTS WORKING 1-1 WITH CLIENTS IN THE COMMUNITY

- WEEKDAYS, EVENINGS and/or

WEEKENDS PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME DIRECT CARE

(DSP)

POSITIONS

Work 1-1 or with a small group in the individual's home or in the community. Schedules may vary. The employee uses their own vehicle to transport individuals. Mileage reimbursement, $0.65/mile.

BENEFITS DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

(DSP): $.50 PER

HOUR INCREASE AFTER 6 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT

ALL

POSITIONS ELIGIBLE FOR MATCHING 401K

30 HPW

OR GREATER POSITIONS OFFERED VISION NO COST, MEDICAL

$15 PER PAY 37.5 HPW

AND GREATER POSITIONS ALSO ARE OFFERED DENTAL AND LIFE INSURANCE AT NO COST

PAID

TIME OFF - EXCELLENT PTO AND SICK TIME BENEFITS AVAILABLE AFTER 3 MONTHS OF EMPLOYMENT

PAID

HOLIDAYS - HOLIDAY TIME AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT

PAID

TRAINING

REFERRAL PROGRAM FLEXIBLE

SPENDING ACCOUNT

EMPLOYEE

ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Requirements

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

(DSP)

REQUIREMENTS

Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED). Possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Be 18 years of age or older. Obtain all clearances as required to meet regulatory compliance. Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CAREGIVER, DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

Ability to perform client care services requiring manual, observational, and judgmental skills. Implements individual client programs by following written objectives and plans. Records observations and completes daily notes summarizing activities during the program using electronic mediums required. Provides input and assists in planning and guiding clients in social, recreational, work, and other activities. Assist with individual needs such as, but not limited to personal care, shopping, cooking, social, and daily living skills. Personal care may include assisting with toileting, feeding, and bathing. Transports the individual in the employee's personal vehicle or agency vehicle when required per the individual's needs. Helps and supports the clients in coping with day-to-day challenges and reports observations on the individual's behavior.

DSP DOES NOT HAVE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES.

EOE