Caregiver / Direct Support Professional: LIFE Day Program, Tamaqua
Access Services, United States
Job Description
We are hiring multiple caring, professional Direct Support Professionals (DSP) to join our Day Program teams. If you are a motivated and caring person who enjoys staying busy in the community, you will enjoy joining our day program team as a DSP!
As a Direct Support Professional in one of our Life Day Programs, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our Community Life Day Programs. Our quality-focused support staff work with the individuals’ goals and help those individuals maintain or increase their independence and live their best lives.
Work Schedule:
· Weekdays - 8 am to 4 pm /8:00 am to 3:30 pm (full time shifts set at program location)
Key Responsibilities:
- Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for every individual participant.
- Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will record daily service note and other documentation as assigned by Program Specialist/ Team Lead.
- Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.
- Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual’s needs, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).
- Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help facilitate an individual’s inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.
- Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals.
Requirements
Qualifications:
· High school diploma or equivalent
· Valid driver's license, regular access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of car insurance
Benefits
Compensation:
· Full-time: starts at $15.50/hour, with adjustments made for education and experience; plus competitive benefits package
Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- All employees: Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites; Discounts on various services, gyms amp; retail shopping; Referral bonuses, Employee Assistance Program
- 30+ hours/week: 20 days of PTO; 9 paid holidays 401K, Health/Vision/Dental insurance; Health Savings Account; Life/Disability insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Assistance
At Access Services, we encourage and support career development and there are opportunities for you to learn and grow within our organization. We look forward to hearing from you!
Access Services is an equal opportunity employer.