The Direct Support Professional provides safety, supervision, and daily living assistance to consumers with homelessness and behavioral health histories. They implement residentially based interventions and coordinate with clinical staff to help clients achieve their program goals.
Requirements summary
A high school diploma or GED is required, while an associate or bachelor's degree is preferred. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, basic computer literacy, and be able to pass FBI employment screenings.
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Job description
Direct support professional on- Call
Philadelphia PA.
Description
The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with homelessness, and possible Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community. A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed
Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans
Complete required documentation
Administer Medication
Provide transportation to consumers
Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate
Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor
What We Offer
You:
Commitment to maintaining a values-based and trauma-informed environment for all
Scholarship program and tuition discounts at local and online colleges and universities
Comprehensive health care coverage including medical, eye, and dental for qualifying staff
Retirement savings plan
Generous paid time off
On-the-job training
What You’ll Love About RHD
Commitment to
Values: We are committed to the fundamental value of dignity and respect for all human beings, to the empowerment of our consumers and staff, and to the flexibility to meet the changing needs of all our partners and those we serve
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
On-the-job Training
Retirement Savings Plan
Tuition Discounts
Scholarship Program
Counseling Sessions
Eye Insurance
Nutrition Services
Free Online Fitness Classes
Dedication to
Wellness: We value and prioritize our employees’ mental, physical, and emotional health by providing free, online fitness classes, nutrition services, counseling sessions, and webinars on various health-related topics
Investment in
Growth: We offer programs and workshops to our staff that support furthering education and the development of leadership skills
Requirements
High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
Valid driver’s license
Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable
About Company
Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.
