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Access Services · 12 hours ago

Senior Adult Day Program Direct Support Professional

Hatfield, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

1+ years exp

Access Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional to join Senior Adult Day Program team in Hatfield, PA! In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring joy and meaningful purpose as you provide one-on-one support to older adults with developmental disabilities/autism.

Child CareHealth CareMental HealthNon Profit

Responsibilities

Implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP), and Nursing Care Plan when applicable, for every individual participant

Implement behavioral support plans and follow therapeutic or medical protocols as directed

Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, meal preparation, housekeeping, and medication administration (as trained)

Promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals

Establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual's needs, self-expression, and goals

Help facilitate an individual's inclusion in the community through experiences and activities

When applicable, transport individuals to and from program, and to various sites in the community throughout the course of the day, as assigned by program leadership

Ensure a safe, clean, and supportive environment for all individuals served

Work with other staff members as required in implementing and carrying out services and activities to meet the needs of individual clients

Provide individualized or small group support based on daily assignments and the needs of an individual

Maintain accurate documentation and communication regarding individual progress, incidents, and observations

Communicate professionally and effectively with individuals, families, coworkers, and supervisors

Qualification

Direct care experienceFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationCommunity Participation SupportsBasic daily living skillsJudgmentDiscretionMicrosoft OfficeEffective communicationTeam collaborationAdaptability

Required

Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances

High school diploma or GED required

Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP are expected to be completed within six months of hire

One (1) year of direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred

Have at least two years of driving experience with a valid US driver's license

Be listed as a driver on a valid automobile insurance policy

Have access to a reliable vehicle during work hours

Ability to teach basic daily living skills

Ability and readiness to provide personal care

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, peers, supports coordinators and the general public

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules and policies governing Access Services programs and services

Ability to express ideas succinctly, both orally and in writing

Ability to work independently and in group settings, and ability to adapt to different working environments, as assigned for the day

Ability to maintain a cooperative and caring attitude with a view of seeing the needs of others as more important than one's own needs

Commitment to Individual Rights and individuality of the person being served

Proficiency in, or ability to learn and use, workplace applications, platforms and technologies including Outlook, the Company Intranet, Microsoft Office Suite, Smartphone/iPad

Ability to navigate network drives and basic hardware use and troubleshooting

Must be able to remain attentive, responsive, and engaged throughout shifts

Regularly required to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, climb stairs, and assist individuals with mobility

Must be able to lift, transfer, push, or pull individuals and objects weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Requires the ability to safely push and maneuver individuals in manual or power wheelchairs, including over uneven surfaces and up or down ramps

Must be able to assist individuals in and out of vehicles and safely secure them in wheelchair vans, using appropriate adaptive equipment and safety restraints

May be required to provide hands-on physical assistance with personal care, positioning, or daily living activities

Requires sufficient visual and auditory acuity to monitor safety, communicate effectively, and respond promptly to needs or emergencies

Must have reliable transportation and the ability to accompany or transport individuals to community activities