Our Direct Support Professionals provide guidance and supervision to older adults and individuals with disabilities. They assist individuals with achieving designated goals, promote inclusion, and assist with day-to-day tasks and personal needs.

SCHEDULE: (Full-Time) Monday-Friday (8 AM to 3:30PM)

General Duties:

• Comply with all policies/procedures & represent Avenues in a professional, ethical, and positive manner.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times.
• Advocate for the well-being of those Avenues serves.
• Report any unsafe condition, accident, illness or suspected neglect/abuse immediately to supervisor or designee.
• Complete all required staff training hours annually and as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned & work assigned hours/schedule.

Program Specific Duties:

• Work with varied individuals, within various ratios, as assigned by Site Supervisor or Lead Staff.
• Provide supervision and guidance to program participants and ensure all their needs are being met.
• Implement each program participant’s plans/goals as written (such as an ISP, IPP, and/or Behavior Support Plan).
• Plan and carry out meaningful group & individual activities, in person (or virtually, if directed by supervisor).
• Encourage communication & give people a means to do so.
• Assist with activities of daily living and personal care, including toileting, bathing, feeding, hygiene, etc.
• Complete all documentation/reports, as required or assigned, and ensure accuracy of the information provided.
• Promote inclusion of people with disabilities into the community
• Provide input to the Activity Coordinator and/or Program Specialist regarding program activities & services.
• Participate as a member of team meetings, such as the interdisciplinary team, for program participants.
• Administer medications, as per DHS Medication Administration Guidelines.
• Continuously be aware of, observe, & evaluate the needs, special situations, & physical/behavioral changes of participants & act accordingly.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants in the programs and while offsite on community outings.
• Follow individual diets and feeding protocols at all times & prepare or serve meals/snacks as required.
• Travel to any other Avenues programs for work or training, as assigned and/or as scheduled by supervisor.

BENEFITS:

• $500 Sign on bonus
• No cost health insurance / benefits (start first day of employment)
• Paid major holidays
• Paid training
• Generous (PTO) program
• Referral bonus program
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Avenues is an equal opportunity employer.

*Applications can also be directly emailed to Avenues HR Manager - bhorn@sam-inc.org*

Please visit our website: avenuesofpa.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• personal care (toileting, feeding, etc.): 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person