Direct Support Professional 1

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

The CARE Center, Inc.

Donora, PA Location

Looking to fill weekend shifts

Overall Function:

Maintains the general safety, security of residents at Galleton Commons and aids residents with the implementation of their individualized housing support service plans.

Essential Functions:

• As a member of the housing support team, provides hands-on support and assistance to Galleton Commons residents as identified in their individualized housing support service plans.
• Provides hands-on instruction to residents to implement crisis plans and assist with crisis resolution.
• Conducts recreational and social activities with the residents.
• May assist in meal preparation for the Galleton Commons residents.
• Provides transportation to medical appointments as necessary.
• Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings to develop basic knowledge and skills to assist residents in crisis resolution and to support proper job performance.
• Provides crisis support as needed to the residents at Galleton Commons.
• Maintains overall cleanliness of Galleton Commons grounds and reports any repair needs to the supervisor.
• Reports to supervisor any resident needs that would affect their current individualized housing support service plan.
• Maintains proper documentation of all assistance and support provided to each resident as identified by their individual housing support service plan.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.