What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional- Youth ages 14-21 position at ChildFirst Services Inc.?
WORK FULL TIME - 3 1/2 DAYS PER WEEK AND HAVE 3 1/2 DAYS OFF EACH WEEK!
4 different shifts of three days of 12 hours (and 6 hrs. on Wednesdays) available:
Shift 1: Sunday - Tuesday 6am-6pm &Wednesday 6am-12pm
Shift 2: Wednesday 12pm - 6pm & Thursday- Saturday 6am-6pm
Shift 3: Sunday - Tuesday 6pm - 6am & Wednesday 6pm-12am
Shift 4: Wednesday 12am - 6am & Thursday- Saturday 6pm-6am
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 per hour
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and hygiene.
- Perform housekeeping duties, including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, and tidying common areas and bedrooms.
- Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks according to dietary needs and guidelines.
- Supervise and support residents in completing homework/studies and developing life skills.
- Report up-to-date records of residents’ physical, behavioral, and emotional well-being, activities, progress, and incidents in the daily records.
- Supervise and/or administer medications in accordance with policies and procedures governing medication administration.
- Engage in activities that promote independence and self-sufficiency, provide encouragement, guidance, and mentorship to residents.
- Drive residents to and from medical, dental, therapy, and other necessary appointments; ensure safe transportation by following all traffic laws and agency protocols.
- Provides crisis intervention strategies as prescribed in the policies and procedures for treatment/support, as necessary.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors, medical professionals, and other staff.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.
- Conducts fire drills at least monthly according to regulations and agency policies and procedures.
- Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team operations.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma Required
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Home Health Aide (HHA) certification preferred but not required.
- Experience working with children, individuals with disabilities, or behavioral health settings preferred.
- Must have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks as needed.
ChildFirst Services is e an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmation Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics
We are a smoke-free and drug-free environment.*
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- This job requires clearances to be completed before employment will begin. Do you understand and consent to this requirement?
Ability to Relocate:
- Philadelphia, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17