What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Penn Mar 2021?
** Full Time- Flexible hours Mon-Thu between 9:00a-8:00p. Required 6-hour shifts on Fri, Sat & Sun (Note-various work locations in Carroll County) **
** Full Time- Flexible hours Mon-Thu between 9:00a-8:00p. Required 6-hour shifts on Fri, Sat & Sun (Note-various work locations in Carroll County) **
As a Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA), you will work in a residential group home setting for adults with developmental disabilities. A Direct Support Professional (Also known as Direct Support, DSP, Residential Assistant, Caregiver, Home Health Aide, CNA) is responsible for personal care, medication administration, behavioral support and transportation of individuals living in their home or community at large depending on the needs of the individuals support plan.
This job is inclusive of, but not excluded to the following duties:
- Personal Care as needed (to include assistance with toileting, feeding, transfers, etc.).
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs. as needed.
- Must be able to stand, walk, sit, traverse, kneel, bend from the waist, etc., as needed.
- Applicant must be able to communicate verbally, visually and audibly.
Qualifications:
- Minimum High School Diploma/ G.E.D
- Acceptable criminal background
- Valid Driver's License with 2 yrs. experience, and less than 3 moving violations (NO Major Violations, D.U.I's, Suspensions) in the previous 36 months
Benefits( For Full Time Employees)
- Medical, dental, & vision plans
- Paid vacation - Earned at .0615 per hour worked for eligible employees (equates to about 16 days per year for full-time employees)
- Holiday pay, with 11 holidays observed
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- Basic Life & AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403B Retirement
Direct Support Professional (DSP) Compensation*:
- Our budgeted hourly rate is $19.00*:
Penn-Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Salary : $19
