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Direct Support Professional

Lehigh Valley Adult Services

Easton, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Background Investigation, Communication Skills, Community Support, Course Administration, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Digital Signal Processing (DSP), Driver's License, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Health Insurance, Health Plan, High School Diploma, Internet Service Providers, Medication Administration, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Plan Meetings, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, State Laws and Regulations, Substance Abuse, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Easton, PA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) shall be responsible for the day-to-day supervision and support of consumers in an assigned residential program. DSPs are responsible for providing quality care and support to all consumers. 



 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:


        Participate in Plan development


        Provide a safe, structured, and therapeutic environment


        Act as a liaison on behalf of LVAS to families/constituents of consumers


        Perform ‘Activities of Daily Living’ and client care as assigned


        Assist clients while transferring and/or ambulating


        Attend Interdisciplinary Team meetings as assigned 


        Attend monthly client Individual Support (ISP), monitoring, and Care Plan meetings with support coordinators and consumers 


        Aide in compliance with all State laws and Local regulatory rules


        Act as Incident Commander in the event of an emergency


        Daily Documentation, Scheduling and Participation in Community Integrated Activities


        Perform other related duties as required or assigned 


QUALIFICATIONS 


      Valid Driver's License.
  
        Excellent customer service skills


        Effective communication both oral and written


        Ability to work independently and as a competent team player


        Capability of lifting without restrictions


        FBI fingerprint (as required), PA Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse Clearance, Drug Screen, Physical 


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 


        Bachelor's degree (preferred). High School Diploma or Equivalent mandatory At least one (1) year of experience working in human services and skills to work with dually diagnosed adults. 


HOURS OF WORK


Full Time, including weekends


LANGUAGE SKILLS 


Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals and work instructions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with customers and staff.  


CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 


Must successfully pass PA medication Administration Course, Community Participation Support Course and other trainings. Must complete 24 hours of additional training annually.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS 


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday. Proper lifting techniques required. 

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Lehigh Valley Adult Services