What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Holcomb Behavioral Health System?
Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative, and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates. This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Job Description : Under the general direction of the Division Manager of Residential Services, with specific supervision from the House Manager, is responsible for the provision of support, personal assistance, training, and quality care to people with intellectual disabilities residing in a community group home.Schedule Details : Thursday - Friday 12am - 8am and Saturday - Sunday 4pm - 12aLocation : East Petersburg, PAProgram : Residential Habilitative ProgramPay Rate : $18 / hourJob Duties :
- Assist persons served in reaching their goals of becoming more independent
- Act as a positive role model for persons served
- Provide guidance, instruction, coaching, and support, in accordance with individual plans
- Engage individuals in beneficial programs and activities
- Transport and accompany individuals into the community for appointments and outings
- Directly assist with personal care as needed
- Assist with meal preparation and routine homemaking duties
- Assume responsibility for the safety of the person served including medical / medication needs
- Apply approved behavior plans and intervention strategies as / if needed
- Complete records and reports; collect data according to Agency policy Minimum Requirements : Education : High school diploma or equivalentExperience : None requiredLicensure / Certifications : None RequiredRequired Clearances : Pennsylvania Child Abuse, Criminal and fingerprint-based federal criminal history; Verification that employee is not on any Medicaid / Medicare Exclusion list Note : At the discretion of the Personnel Officer, additional related experience and / or education may be substituted instead of the requirements specified under Education and ExperienceWhat's in it for you? Total Rewards (For Full-Time Employees = >
30 hours / week) :
Salary : $18
