Direct Support Professional

Delta Mission and Values

Deltas Mission: To enrich the lives of individuals and families through outstanding community-based supports and mutually rewarding relationships.

Values: Customer Focus, Performance Excellence, Learning, and Growth

Position Summary

Responsible for the direct care of older adults in a program setting which supports the interests and needs of individuals, often with disabilities, including intellectual disabilities.

Advances Deltas mission and values. Reports to: Residential Coordinator

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable staff with disabilities to perform the requirements:

• Engage individuals according to our mission.
• Utilize programmatic resources.
• Promotes and demonstrates ethical and professional conduct at all times
• Participates and promotes continuous quality improvement projects and ongoing performance measures.
• Ensure the implementation of high quality individual support plans.
• Promote and follow Deltas Risk Management Program for the health and safety of individuals and employees.
• Engage individuals in meaningful activities at home and community
• Maintain the daily operations of the home such as nutritious meal preparation based on protocol diets, cleaning activities in compliance with health, safety and cleanliness standards.
• Assist in basic living activities of each individual including appearance, nutrition, recreation and socialization.
• Pursue community integration for each individual
• Act as a role model to the individuals in areas such as appearance, emotional stability and social behavior.
• Encourage and work with individuals to progress towards their outcomes and record data
• Contribute as a member of the interdisciplinary process in:
  • Assessing the desires, strengths and needs of individuals in residential services
  • Developing objectives and outcomes
  • Evaluating progress toward independence in outcomes
  • Ensuring proper medication administration
• Complete and submit in a timely manner, required records and forms such as:
  • Physical Examination Forms
  • Medical Summary
  • Dental Visit Summary
  • Incident/Unusual Incident Report
  • Individual financial ledgers
  • Bi-Weekly petty cash forms and gas ledgers
• Ensure the proper and timely completion and maintenance of records including:
  • Communication Logs
  • Daily Progress Notes
  • Data Collection Forms
  • Medication Logs
  • Outcome Data
• Communicate continuously with your Supervisor
• Secure the home and its contents by following prescribed standards.
• Maintain the proper staff ratio as per the ISPs of all individuals.
• Regular attendance is essential
• Comply with the following safety policies and procedures:
  • Maintain a safe and clean home environment at all times
  • Report unsafe conditions immediately
  • Participate in activities to protect the safety of employees and individuals of Delta
  • Adhere to the use of universal safety precautions and health precautions and health regulations with all individuals
  • Participate in training and education on health and safety issues and techniques yearly in a timely manner
  • Complete fire drills
• Administer meds as per procedure and report errors
• Follow on-call policies and procedures
• Must be an approved driver and must maintain that status.
• Attend meetings and visit the homes, schools, workplaces and recreational sites of support recipients.
• Perform other duties as directed to support service to the individuals, the division and Delta.
• Perform such other duties that may be assigned for providing excellent customer service and for the most effective operation of the company.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and all required training programs as assigned by the supervisor.
• Transport individuals in personal and company vehicles as required.
• Cooperate with Department of Human Services staff in any investigation or inspection.
• Cooperate with internal investigations and inspections.
• Complete all paperwork accurately including, but not limited to, Critical Logs, IHP data, etc.
• Comply with Deltas policies and DDD licensing standards.

When working an overnight shift - (ALL are AWAKE shifts)

• Ensure that you check each individual in his or her bedrooms every half hour.
• Clock into the Vista transfer program every hour.
• Follow Duty List attached for your nightly tasks.
  • Secure the home and its contents by following prescribed standards
• Each home may have specific duties that will be assigned.
• Responsible for working with the individuals in the morning.
• Assist with personal hygiene-toileting, teeth brushing, etc.
• Assist with ensuring individuals are dressed properly for the weather
• Preparing them for their day programs as applicable
• Assist the individuals with making their beds and straightening their rooms.
• Responsible for preparing appropriate breakfasts.
• Responsible for preparing appropriate lunches for those who take a lunch to their programs.

Requirements

• Successful completion of background screenings and clearances:
  • Criminal History; fingerprinting
  • Child Abuse Record Information (CARI) checks
  • Drug Testing
  • Central Registry
  • Exclusion Screening
  • Physical/ TB Screening
• Ability to read, write and speak English; perform arithmetical calculations
• Ability to use excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to use telephone, voice mail, copier, facsimile machine, computer and calculator.
• Ability work effectively with people, facilitating their growth and development.
• Ability to use acquired knowledge of supervisory and administrative principals and methods.
• Ability to operate vehicles with a valid drivers license in accordance with applicable state laws, insurance provider requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Ability to assess information from plan information to facilitate interactions.
• The ability to frequently exert up to fifty (50) pounds of force (lifting)

Shifts: Saturday & Sunday 7:00a - 3:00p

Friday & Saturday 3:00p - 11:00p

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year of work history
• Valid drivers' license with three (3) years of satisfactory driving history

Benefits:

• Variety of available work schedules to accommodate different lifestyles and preferences.
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer, offering assistance with student loan forgiveness programs.
• 401k Match program, with a generous match of 3%.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Commuter benefits to help with transportation costs.
• Hospital insurance coverage for unexpected medical expenses.
• Critical Illness Insurance to provide financial support during serious illnesses.
• Identity Theft protection for peace of mind.
• Legal Assistance for personal and professional matters.
• Company Paid Life Insurance coverage for employees and supplemental Life Insurance for additional coverage.
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance for Pennsylvania employees, providing financial protection in the event of a short-term disability.
• Long-term Disability (LTD) Insurance coverage to support employees in case of long-term disabilities.
• Company Paid Holidays to celebrate important occasions.
• Up to 2 weeks of vacation time in Year One, providing time for relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Up to 2 Floating Holidays for additional flexibility in scheduling time off.
• Up to 15 days of Sick Time to ensure employees can take care of their health without worrying about lost income.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing eligible employees with confidential counseling, support services, and resources to enhance well-being and maintain work-life balance.
• Professional development and internal advancement opportunities.
• Please note that participation in the listed benefits is contingent upon eligibility criteria.

Delta Community Supports is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to diversity and equal opportunity in our recruitment and hiring. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply for this position.

EOE M/F/D/V