Direct Support Professional 1

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement **The CARE Center, Inc.** Donora, PA Location Looking to fill weekend shifts Overall Function: Maintains the general safety, security of residents at Galleton Commons and aids residents with the implementation of their individualized housing support service plans. Essential Functions: - As a member of the housing support team, provides hands-on support and assistance to Galleton Commons residents as identified in their individualized housing support service plans. - Provides hands-on instruction to residents to implement crisis plans and assist with crisis resolution. - Conducts recreational and social activities with the residents. - May assist in meal preparation for the Galleton Commons residents. - Provides transportation to medical appointments as necessary. - Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings to develop basic knowledge and skills to assist residents in crisis resolution and to support proper job performance. - Provides crisis support as needed to the residents at Galleton Commons. - Maintains overall cleanliness of Galleton Commons grounds and reports any repair needs to the supervisor. - Reports to supervisor any resident needs that would affect their current individualized housing support service plan. - Maintains proper documentation of all assistance and support provided to each resident as identified by their individual housing support service plan. - Other duties as required. - Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures. - High School Diploma, GED or an equivalent combination of skills, experience and education may be considered at the discretion of the Agency. - Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information with effectiveness, and follow instructions, - Must have a valid PA Driver’s License and safe driving record. - Must have the ability to utilize electronic medical record. - Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance. - Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid or any other federal health care program. - Ability to transport oneself and/or individuals in an insured vehicle, as program needs dictate. - Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles. - Ability to assist, move and/or transfer residents weighing up to 150 pounds may be required. - Ability to assist, move and/or transfer program equipment and supplies weighing up to 30 pounds. Available Benefits: - Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees. - Retirement plan with potential for agency match. - Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities. - Career advancement opportunities. - Generous time off for eligible employees. - Be an SPHS Hero! **EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER**