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Are you a compassionate person who wants to make a difference in the lives of others? This is the job for YOU!

Join our team supporting individuals with disabilities in maintaining a high quality life and achieve their goals.

On the job training provided.

Starting Wage Rate is $16.00 per hour and $15.00 per hour for any overnight shifts at sites that permit staff to sleep between certain hours.

Schedule: Work sites are casual home settings that are staffed 24/7, so a variety of shifts are necessary. Can discuss your availability in more detail at time of interview but please note these are not Mon- Fri day shift only positions and do include a variety of shifts (some evenings, overnights, and weekends required).

Qualifications: Valid driver's license. Must have a satisfactory three (3) year driving history to be on Agency insurance. Previous experience working in Human Services or with individuals with Intellectual disabilities preferred but not required; satisfactory background clearances and 3 year driving record check will be conducted at time of hire.

Working doesn't have to feel like work! Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide support and attend to daily needs of Individuals with Disabilities in Residential Group Homes in Wellsboro and Mansfield. These homes are like any other home in the neighborhood, but are staffed 24/7 to make sure we are supporting those that reside there. This is a meaningful job where you can make a living while also improving the lives of others!

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists Program Participants to attain daily living skills that allow them to become more independent and self-sufficient.
• Maintains the physical site in a safe, secure and clean condition.
• Completes all shift requirements prior to leaving duty.
• Establishes and maintains strong and positive community contacts that are in the best interest of both the program individuals and the agency. Employs effective work practices, utilizing time allocated to the program in the most judicious manner.
• Submits all written documentation required for the program on or before the due date and without prompting.
• Maintains accurate records, goals, documentation, ledgers, receipts and other materials relevant to Program Participants' progress, health, activities and financial records.
• Acts as an advocate for Program Participants; promotes and provides community involvement opportunities for Program Participants when they express interest as identified and authorized in the Program Participants' ISPs.
• Assists in the development of Individual Support Plans (ISPs), Assessments and Quarterly Reviews in cooperation with the Program Participant being served, Lead Staff, Supports Coordinators and Residential Program Specialists.
• Reports medical issues immediately. After proper training, administers first aid as necessary. After proper training, administers medications in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) regulations for medication administration.
• Safely transports Program Participants or supervises Program Participants during daily transportation when directed to meet program needs.

Full Time Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

• Vision insurance

   

Valid Driver's License required. Please Note: schedule includes varying shifts including Evenings, some Holidays; some Overnight shift and some Weekends.

EOE