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Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement
DIVERSIFIED HUMAN SERVICES, INC.
Multiple Positions Available
Full-Time and Part-Time
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EMPLOYMENT CASH BONUS UP TO $4,000!
POSITION: Direct Support Professionals
Multiple Full-Time and Part-Time Positions Available
Developmental Disabilities Program provides independent, but supervised, community-based group home living for eligible persons with developmental or intellectual disabilities.
A Direct Support Professional will provide positive support and assistance to clients assisting with the implementation of Individual Support Plans. You will conduct recreational and social activities with individuals as well as maintaining the cleanliness and safety of the residential sites. In addition, as a Direct Support Professional you will also provide hands-on-care and assist with activities of daily living to benefit the clients to allow them to continue to live independently but supervised. Our team is made up of dedicated professionals whose main goal is to provide encouragement and support to all our clients.
Qualifications
- No High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
- Ability to receive, understand, and communicate information with effectiveness, and follow instructions.
- Must have a valid PA Driver’s License and safe driving record.
- Compliance with pre-employment and routine drug testing is required.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearances.
- Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle in the performance of essential functions.
- Ability to assist physically limited consumers as program needs dictate.
- Ability to work split shifts and flexibility to move to various locations when program needs dictate.
Available Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
- Be an SPHS Hero!
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