What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at The Learning Community of Pennsylvania?
- Provide person-centered support in homes, workplaces, and community settings.
- · Support individuals with daily living skills, community participation, relationships, health and wellness, transportation, and personal goals.
- · Implement services as described in the Individual Support Plan and follow agency policies, procedures, and ODP requirements.
- · Encourage choice, dignity, self-determination, privacy, individual rights, and informed decision making.
- · Complete accurate and timely documentation, including service notes, incident reports, mileage, time records, and other required records.
- · Recognize, respond to, document, and report incidents, health and safety concerns, suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation, and rights violations according to agency policy and applicable requirements.
- · Communicate respectfully with individuals, families, coworkers, supervisors, Supports Coordinators, healthcare providers, and community partners.
- · Support positive behavior strategies as written and trained, using respectful, least-restrictive, and person-centered approaches.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Altoona, PA (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Salary : $14