What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Associate position at Penn-Mar?
**Job Overview**
Penn-Mar, a leading organization in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, seeks a dedicated Direct Support Professional to join our team. As a Direct Support Professional, you will play a vital role in providing personal care, medication administration, behavioral support, and transportation for individuals living in residential group homes.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Providing personal care assistance, including toileting, feeding, transfers, and other essential tasks.
- Ensuring the health and well-being of residents by administering medications and providing behavioral support.
- Transporting residents safely and efficiently between locations.
**Requirements:**
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Acceptable criminal background check.
- Valid Driver's License with two years of experience and fewer than three moving violations within the past 36 months.
**Benefits Package:**
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Paid vacation time, earned at 0.0615 per hour worked (approximately 16 days per year for full-time employees).
- Holiday pay with 11 observed holidays.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
- Basic Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 403B Retirement Plan.
