Direct Support Professional - ATF Central (Pottsville, PA)

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 (7:30 AM - 3 PM)

General Duties:

• Comply with all policies/procedures and 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 and 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 and individual activities, in person (or virtually, if directed by supervisor)
• Encourage communication and 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 and 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, and evaluate the needs, special situations, and physical/behavioral changes of participants and act accordingly *
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of program participants in the programs and while offsite on community outings*
• Safely operate vehicles and implement community-based outings, daily or as assigned*
• Transport participants, driving/using personal transport and/or agency vehicles, daily or as assigned*
• Follow individual diets and feeding protocols at all times, and 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
• Referral bonus program
• No cost health insurance / benefits (start first day of employment)
• Paid major holidays
• Paid training
• Generous (PTO) 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: $16.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16