LOCATION: Media, PA, United States 19063
Direct Support Professional – Media (RF: 1363)
We are urgently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for full-time positions working 3rd shift with adults in a residential facility in the Media, PA area. DSPs will provide supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to assigned individuals served within a specific program site regarding daily living activities, safety, and interaction with others. Eligible candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED. Those with experience in Human Services are preferred.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED,
- Experience in Human Services is preferred
- Must have up-to-date: CPR/First Aid and background check.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record,
- Must have a genuine passion for working with those who have special needs.
Responsibilities:
- Provide supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill building to assigned individuals served within a specific program site regarding daily living activities, safety, and interaction with others.
- Provide active treatment at all times and adhere to standards, procedures and schedules
- Exercises sound judgment and good decision making appropriate to assignment.
- Assist and train consumers in all aspects of self-care in order to ensure the maximal level of independence for that individual
- These areas will include all aspects of personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, meal serving, budgeting, laundry, and housekeeping.
- Ensure a safe and clean living environment for residents.
- Intervene in crisis situations.
- Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time.
- Attend scheduled staff team meetings.
- Observe and make written entries in the log book as directed.
At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral-health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.
Humanus is ultimately about people — working with people in order to work for people.
Send Resumes to forwardappsin@humanus.com 1363