Direct Support Professional - (Eldergarden)

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
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16