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Direct Support Professional in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania

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Seller: David Study
Date/Time:15 Dec, 07:26 p.m. EST
Type: Medical, For Sale - Private.

Community Services Group is one of the largest human service providers in Pennsylvania. CSG understands the difference one person can make. Join our team of dedicated professionals and enjoy a rewarding career helping improve the lives of others. Become a part of our Network of Services and help us create a World of Possibilities.
CSG is currently recruiting for Direct Support Professional to work Full-Time in Lehigh Valley, PA. The job description is below for your review. To learn more about Community Services Group or to apply for this position, please go to our Career Site: www.csg.jobs.
Direct Support Professional
Tracking Code: xxxxxxxx
Job Location:
General Summary:
The Direct Support Professional for the residential program for individuals with mental retardation/ intellectual and developmental disabilities is responsible for assisting individuals to live a self-directed life, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individual programming, and being responsible for the routine operation of the home while on duty.
Most positions are 2nd and 3rd shift full-time, part-time and floater opportunities throughout the Lehigh Valley area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
? Ensures individuals? health, safety and welfare, enhances the quality of individuals? lives, and supports community inclusion.
? Participates in the development and implementation of each individual?s Support Plan.
? Provides supervision as determined in the individuals? support plans.
? Participates in the implementing of all program plans designed to enhance the individual?s social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and independent living skills.
? Assists individuals in the development of appropriate behavioral, social, money management, housekeeping, hygiene, and other skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential.
? Adheres to Department of Public Welfare Regulatory requirements.
? Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations
? Completes and updates all daily, weekly and monthly records, reports, logs, casework notes, administrative paperwork, fiscal reports, and medical records in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
? Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.
? Transports individuals in personal and/or company vehicle for community outings or scheduled appointments.
? Responsible for individual?s work related personal and financial transactions.
? Works independently with minimal supervision in field location assignments.
? Ensures that the worksite is safe, comfortable, well maintained, and free from hazards.
? Provides coverage in emergency situations.
? Performs other duties as assigned.
? Supervises and/or completes all duties and responsibilities in the daily operation of the residence in the 24 hour daily operation of the home.
? Conducts fire drills and manages emergency situations during assigned work shift.
? Encourages individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended by medical professionals.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
? Knowledge of acceptable social, work, and interpersonal behavior.
? Knowledge of basic math.
? Ability to understand and relate to persons with disabilities.
? Ability to learn to identify symptoms associated with mental health diagnosis and to learn to apply interventions when symptoms occur.
? Ability to pass the Department of Public Welfare?s Medication Administration Course and administers medications in compliance with regulation and CSG policy.
? Ability to learn and apply positive methods to modify behavior.
? Ability to maintain information in a confidential manner
? Ability to apply the principles of ?Everyday Lives ?and Self Determination.
? Ability to observe and assess the needs of individuals.
? Ability to maintain professional and respectful interaction with individual and co-workers.
? Ability to organize, prioritize and multi-task work assignments.
? Ability to work alone with minimal supervision.
? Ability to perform first aid/CPR.
? Knowledge and the ability to utilize good listening skills and comprehend verbal instructions given in English.
? Ability to read and comprehend instructions written in English.
? Ability to write legibly in English in a clear, concise, and logical manner.
? Ability to speak clearly and express self effectively in English.
? Knowledge of computers and Microsoft software products.
? Ability to create and foster a home environment that allows for real choices, respect, and the development of meaningful relationships and free from threats, coercion, neglect, and abuse.
? Ability to learn the regulations pertaining to job assignments.
? Ability to learn to operate all equipment (i.e., mechanical lift, feeding pumps, etc.) necessary to meet the needs of the individual.
? Ability to read and comprehend medical orders and prescription.
? Ability to remain awake during all work hours unless designated as sleep time as a part of the schedule.
Minimum Education, Credentials, and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalency;
Or
Have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of the position.
Special Requirements:
? Must be able to work flexible hours to meet individual?s and program?s needs.
? Must have a valid driver?s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individual to appointments.
? Must be able to travel to trainings/meetings upon request of program director.
? Must be able to drive passenger vans if applicable.
? Must be able to accompany individuals into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions in the community while maintaining sensitivity to the rights and dignity of the individual.
? Must have the ability to obtain clearances as defined by regulations.

State: Pennsylvania  City: Lehigh Valley  Zip code: 18017 Category: Medical
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