Access Services
Individual & Family Services
DirectSupportProfessional
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“Direct Support Professional at Access Services. Skills: Individual Support Plan, Daily service note, Quality of care, Positive environment, Community inclusion, Promote independence. Implement Individual Support Plan. Record daily service note”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase independence; Live best lives
Industry & Context.
Apply rules; Interpret policies
Travel during workday, Drive personal vehicle, Drive agency vehicle, Drive safely, Meet eligibility criteria, Available to drive, Willing to drive, Assist individuals with mobility, Lift up to 50 pounds, Transfer individuals, Push individuals, Pull individuals, Push wheelchairs, Maneuver wheelchairs, Assist individuals into vehicles, Secure individuals in wheelchair vans, Use adaptive equipment, Use safety restraints, Provide hands-on physical assistance, Assist with personal care, Assist with positioning, Assist with daily living activities, Sufficient visual acuity, Sufficient auditory acuity, Monitor safety, Respond promptly to needs, Respond promptly to emergencies, Accompany individuals to community, Transport individuals to community, Provide direct care, Provide support, Stand throughout shifts, Walk throughout shifts, Sit throughout shifts, Run throughout shifts, Stay with individual, Assist fallen individual, Climb stairs, Perform household tasks, Complete meal routines, Shop, Dine out, Ensure individual safety, Ensure proper direct care, Ensure ISP compliance, Use PPE
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Valid driver's license, Access to reliable vehicle, Driver's license for two years, Listed as driver on auto insurance, Pass substance abuse screening, Background checks, Physical examination results, Clearances
Nice to Have
High school diploma or GED preferred, One year direct care experience
What You'll Do.
Implement Individual Support Plan
Record daily service note
Ensure quality of care
Establish positive environment
Nurture individual needs
Nurture self-expression
Facilitate community inclusion
Promote independence in daily activities
Promote independence in learning
Promote independence in leisure
Promote independence in volunteer opportunities
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Oral expression; Written expression
Full Job Description
We are hiring a dedicated and caring **Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Tamaqua, PA!** As a Direct Support Professional in our Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our life enrichment day programs. Our quality-focused support staff work with the individuals’ goals and help those individuals maintain or increase their independence and live their best lives. **Work Schedule: Weekdays 8:00AM-4:00PM (full-time role set at program location in Tamaqua)** **Key Responsibilities:** * Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for every individual participant. * Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will record daily service note and other documentation as assigned by Program Specialist/ Team Lead. * Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs. * Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual’s needs, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes). * Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help facilitate an individual’s inclusion in the community through experiences and activities. * Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and volunteer opportunities for individuals. **Requirements** **Requirements and Qualifications ** Candidates must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination results, and clearances. **Education:** High school diploma or GED preferred. **Certification:** Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP within six months of hire will be paid for and provided by Access Services. **Experience:** One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with int
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