Direct Support Professional Apollo, PA (DSP) $5,000 Bonus

$5,000 Hiring Bonus!
(Payable as $300 at 30 Days, $700 at 90 days, at 6 months $1,000, at 9 months $1,500 at one year $1,500. *Full-Time Employment.

Whether you have experience as a caregiver or your background is in retail, hospitality, sales, food industry, maintenance, etc, if you are a caring and compassionate person, apply to work as a DSP!

No direct care/DSP experience required. We provide training.

What is it like working as a DSP at Wesley Family Services (WFS)? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/5H1IXNc1Ix8

Group Homes are located in:

Apollo -- Brackenridge -- Delmont -- Freeport -- Greensburg -- Harrison City -- Hyde Park -- Irwin -- Leechburg -- Lower Burrell -- Natrona Heights -- New Kensington -- Sarver -- Vandergrift

Benefits for Full Time Employees:

• Medical, Dental, and Visions plans
• 15 paid days off 1st year, *20 Paid days off 2nd year, *then continues to increase
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Tuition for several local colleges/universities.
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401k Plan -Employer matchavailable!
• Employer paid life insurance
• Critical Illness Diagnosis & Accident Insurance
• Yearly performance reviews with merit increase eligibility
• Opportunities for Advancement - Career Path!
• Rewarding and Fulfilling Career - Making a difference in the lives of others

ALL EMPLOYEES:

· Tuition discounts - up to a 20% discount on tuition for certain degree programs at local partnering colleges

· Annual performance evaluations with pay increase eligibility

· Employee Assistance Program

· Free licensure supervision (minimum work hours may apply)

· WFS Wellness Center

· myStrength

· Discounted home, auto, and pet insurance

AND MORE!

Job Purpose/Summary

The Direct Support Professional – Residential provides direct care to and assists consumers with mental and/or physical disabilities in the home and community by providing training in activities of daily living, implementing individual program plans, person-centered plans, and community life plans, administering and supervising consumers in administering prescribed medications, and completing and supervising consumers’ completion of household cleaning and maintenance.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or GED.

Experience: Some experience working with consumers with disabilities or a related field.

Licenses, Certifications & Clearances:

• Act 33/34 Clearances
• FBI Clearance
• Valid State of PA Class 1 Drivers License
• Access to properly insured motor vehicle for client transportation and fieldwork and a safe driving record
• Certification for First Aid and CPR within the 1st 6 months of employment and annually thereafter
• Completion of DPW Medication Administration Course required within the 1st month of employment

o Completion of Medication Administration Practicum annually

• Completion of 24 hours of work-related training each calendar year

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Exhibits ethical business behavior and maintains confidentiality of information and compliance as required by WFS policy.
• Ability to exhibit cultural sensitivity and to contribute to a work environment where diversity is welcomed and supported.
• Commitment to supporting the Quality Whole Person Care® service philosophy and work-place culture.
• Commitment to empowering others to solve their own problems.
• Conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Commitment to valuing a nurturing family as the ideal environment.
• Ability to establish a respectful relationship with consumers to help them gain skills and confidence.
• Capacity to maintain a helping role and intervene appropriately to meet service goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists consumers with disabilities in achieving their maximum and full potential by assisting in the on-going assessment of each consumer’s skills, likes/dislikes, and need for supervision at home and in the community. Assists with the development and implementation of each consumer’s program plan and person-centered plan.
• Coordinates and participates in various integrated recreational, leisure, and community activities with consumers.
• Provides direct care services to consumers, including personal hygiene and other daily living needs, while respecting individual rights.
• Provides training and assistance to consumers in completing activities of daily living, including meal preparation, household cleaning and maintenance, shopping, care of clothing and other personal items, cooking, and menu planning.
• Identifies and reports house-related repairs by inspecting furniture, equipment, and structural components of the facility. Reports repair and maintenance needs to the CLA Supervisor.
• Completes household and individual expenditure documentation by maintaining receipts for individual and household spending. Documents cash and checks received by consumers.
• Completes required documentation, including incident and accident reports, daily logs, attendance reports, telephone logs, and other agency documents in a timely fashion.
• Ensures proper implementation of written menu plans and availability of food choices that meet the individual needs and preferences of all consumers in the home.
• Monitors and assists with the medical needs and appointments of consumers by ensuring appropriate prescribed medications are administered within the required time frame, according to physician’s instructions and the Medication Administration policy. Expresses awareness of possible side effects of medications being administered by referring to side effect printout on medications being changed/updated. Completes Medication Administration documentation. Ensures that all medical orders are followed. Reports medical and treatment issues to the appropriate agency professionals. Attends routine and emergency medical appointments for consumers, making sure that medical personnel complete required documentation for the appointment.
• Completes and documents at least 24 hours of staff training each calendar year by completing required crisis prevention intervention, blood borne pathogens, positive approaches, first aid/CPR, medication administration, and fire safety training annually. Attends agency-wide training in topics, such as Mission, Vision, Philosophy (MVP), fiscal management, etc. Attends external classes at local colleges and universities in topics related to the job. Completes approved reading assignments or watching approved videos related to the job and writing summaries to document that training occurred.
• Provides ongoing emotional support and intervention to the consumers by utilizing effective problem-solving techniques, the principles of positive approaches, and current best practices in the field.
• Conducts and/or participates in monthly fire drills and monthly fire safety equipment checks by maintaining monthly smoke detector checks and monitoring fire drill documentation for accuracy.
• Assists with the completing of initial and annual standardized assessments for consumers as assigned by the Supervisor. Assists with the completion of strengths, needs, likes, and dislikes lists for consumers.
• Assists with the consumer’s treatment planning by communicating and participating in the resolution of clinical treatment issues with internal professionals regarding services and program operations, completing monthly progress notes, and monitoring and checking data collection sheets.
• Participates and assists in individual medical/behavioral care by:

o Utilizing independent judgment during crisis situations and/or on-call as needed

o Coordinating emergency procedures implementation with the Supervisor or on-call as delegated

o Completing pill counts and is responsible for documenting and implementing medication changes

o Assisting in scheduled medical appointments and doctor appointments, as needed, or assisting the Supervisor at appointments in the event 2 staff is recommended

• Assists in general administrative and household responsibilities by:

o Completing financial expenditures

o Coordinating staff schedules in the absence of the Supervisor

o Reporting any household issues to the Supervisor

o Shopping for needs of the house as delegated

o Ensuring proper attendance documentation and delivery

o Assisting consumers with their shopping needs as delegated by the Supervisor

o Completing any additional paperwork as delegated by the Supervisor

• Utilizes vehicle logs whenever having to drive. Reports damages and issues to Transportation. Completes incident report for any accidents and/or damages.
• Assumes supervisory responsibility in the absence of the Supervisor as delegated.
• Addresses all issues of fraud, waste, and/or abuse as they arise and proactively looks for ways to prevent instances of fraud, waste, and abuse in the service delivery system and work systems of the agency as described in the agency Compliance Plan.

CURRENT EMPLOYEE RECOMMENDATION

Erin Paul, Current Lead DSP, Wesley Family Services

“I’ve been working with [Wesley] Family Services for almost 10 years… I originally came to Family Services because of their flexible work schedules and ability to work longer shifts. I can get 40 hours in a shorter amount of days, spending more time at home with my family. …What you put into caring for the individuals, you really get back in feeling that you make a big impression on their life. You get to be the person they can’t wait to tell how their day was. You get to be that person that gets to share in a special outing that they will remember forever. IDD staff make such an impact on the individuals’ lives, you get to be the one that makes it a positive impact! … I would recommend a job in the IDD Residential field to anyone with a big heart!”

A survey was done by a group of Wesley Family Service employees on the Top 10 Reasons to work at WFS. Some of the top responses were:

• Supportive relationships with supervisors who promote professional growth
• Vast opportunities for learning and the encouragement of diversified skill set
• Licensure and Tuition Assistance*, plus free parking*at all locations.
• Some of the most advanced technology in the Human Services field
• Flexibility and family oriented employer. Excellent Home/Work balance.
• Communication/transparency between front-line staff and leadership.
• Teamwork and cohesive relationships promoted and supported among colleagues

Quality Whole Person Care® is Wesley Family Services service philosophy that aims to enhance the clinical care provided to individuals served while also helping to strengthen the way we support one another as colleagues. WFS has embedded QWPC practices which emphasize every person has value in all aspects of services and work-place culture.

WFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policies for both current and prospective employees prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, disability, pregnancy, or military/veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• What are your pay requirements? (Please give us minimum a dollar amount or range.)
• This position requires incumbents to assist disabled individuals with their hygiene (toileting, changing adult diapers). Training and Hoyer Lifts are provided. Is this a task you are willing/able to do?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• paid caregiving and/or human services: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,500