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We are currently seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work with adults with IDDs in the Bala-Cynwyd, PA area. DSP will be responsible for assisting consumers with activities of daily living (ADL) and conducting group and individual activities. Eligible candidates must have a High School diploma or GED. Candidates with 1-2 years experience in Human Services preferred. Candidates with experience with consumers that are deaf/hard of hearing or experience with ASL are also preferred.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years experience in Human Services preferred
• Experience with consumers that are deaf/hard of hearing preferred
• Experience with ASL preferred
• Up-to-date clearances
• Current CPR and first aid training.
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to interact effectively, professionally, and compassionately with elderly and disabled participants, their family and/or professional care provider(s), and the variety of individuals visiting the center for professional, volunteer, or treatment purposes.

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 the 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 logbook as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.

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