Day Services Direct Support Professional

Description

Position Title: Day Services Direct Support Professional

Department: Day Services

Reports to: Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Hours: 37.5 Weekly / 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, M - F

Telework Eligible: No

ProBerco is recruiting for Community Living Direct Support Professionals to join Our Team! ProBerco is excited to offer a $2,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus. Please be advised that pay is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Salary starting at $17.35 hourly, now offering shift differentials! Please be advised that pay is dependent upon qualifications and experience. 

Competitive Benefits 

• Paid holidays for full-time employees upon hire
• Health and Prescription benefits after 30 days
• Company paid Dental and Vision benefits after 30 days
• Company paid Life Insurance after 60 days
• 401k enrollment after 90 days 
• PTO and Sick time available after 90 days

About ProBerco

ProBerco's employees have been making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities for 49 years. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing innovative community participation, community living, and employment supports. Our corporate culture is based on the principles of accountability, communication, and trust. The values of compassion, dignity and respect, responsibility, integrity, fairness and justice, innovation, inspiration, aspiration, and teamwork form the foundation for our code of conduct. Our program activities are carried out on-site at multiple locations throughout Berks County.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Instructor in the Adult Training department is responsible for the supervision and support of the individuals served. The Instructor assists in the implementation of care while attending to and respecting individual needs to support growth and independence. The Instructor is responsible for adhering to corporate policies and procedures as well as state regulations. The instructor provides supervision and support in the program and the community.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. High school diploma or general education development certificate. Some college preferred with background in education or related human services field.
2. Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred; customer service experience.
3. Valid PA driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide a supportive, caring, safe environment by attending to individual needs, respecting differences, and supporting growth and independence.
2. Provide input into the planning and development of the ISPs by attending team meetings.
3. Assist each program participant with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and any other necessary skills.
4. Assist in implementation of the ISPs and related activities (social, recreational, educational, developmental).
5. Compliance with corporate policy and procedures and Office of Developmental Programs’ regulations.
6. Assist in attending to the program participant’s emotional, physical, or medical needs, reporting concerns to responsible personnel.
7. Attend meetings as required.
8. Provide transportation for program participants.
9. Locate and develop meaningful community activities.
10. Serve as ambassador for program participants and the corporation. Promote the mission at all times.
11. Assist program participants with identification and maintenance of natural supports.
12. Maximize opportunities for choice and decision making.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner, and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and exhibit willingness to try new things. Support the competence of other members of the corporation in all situations.
• Mathematics – Have an understanding of basic mathematic principles.
• Oral communication – speak clearly and persuasively in positive as well as negative situations.
• Written communications – edit work for spelling and grammar, present numerical data effectively, create, read and interpret written information.
• Planning and organizing – prioritize and plan activities in the program and in the community and use time efficiently.
• Quality control – demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness and monitor own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability – adapt to changes in the work environment, manage competing demands; and deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Accept feedback.
• Ask for help when needed.
• Be able to create and implement creative programming.
• Punctuality – attend work as scheduled.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Instructor’s job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.
• Safety precautions are observed in order to reduce incidents of risk factors for typical day program environment that is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated. Example: avoiding trips and falls, back care, and observing fire regulations.
• May need to sit or stand. May be required to walk on a level surface periodically throughout the day. May be required to reach above the shoulder, below the waist or lift documents or materials throughout the work day. Proper lifting techniques are required. The Instructor is required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. May be required to walk up and down stairs periodically throughout the day. Finger dexterity and close vision ability are required.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Ability to move in and around personal work space and to and from other areas of the office or building to deliver/retrieve material, attend meetings, or other activities outside of personal work space with reasonable accommodations, if necessary, to perform essential job functions successfully.
• May be exposed to typical weather conditions according to the season of the year.