Role OverviewWe are seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services division in Philadelphia. Responsibilities include providing personal care, instruction, guidance, mentoring, companionship, and support to individuals with disabilities.
What You Will Do
Interact with and support individuals in various settings, provide personal care, instruction, and guidance, and maintain accurate records.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal candidate will possess good verbal and written communication skills, ability to conduct assessments, and maintain an understanding attitude toward individuals in care.
Requirements
- Active Driver's License
- Related experience is helpful
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments
- Ability to read and write
- Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of individuals' program progress
- Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational, work and program activities
- Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations
- Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward the individuals in our care
- Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness
- Ability to follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation
- Ability to maintain effective communication with staff and verbal and non-verbal individuals
- Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of the individuals in our care
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Competitive compensation plans
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
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