Job Posting for PRN DIRECT SUPPORT at SHARED SUPPORT SOUTH INC
Job Details
Job Location: CORPORATE OFFICE - Warrington, PA
Position Type: Part Time
Education Level: High School
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Any
Job Category: Health Care
Description
General Description
Shared Support South, Inc is founded on the belief that people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities are not defined by their diagnosis and, with the proper support, are able to achieve their dreams and become valued members of their communities. The job position of Direct Support Professional is a key differentiator for our company in providing services to enable our individuals.
A Direct Support Professional is responsible for understanding our individuals’ dreams and helping enable their lives through providing activities in alignment with the person’s desires through our circle process, person centered planning, life choices, ISP, BSP and health and safety needs.
Qualifications
Roles and Responsibilities
PRN positions are required to pick up 2 shifts per month, but you can work up to 29 hours per week.
Program
Manage supports and services ensuring health and safety for 1 individual in a 24-hour 1:1 or 2:1 support settings
Attend individuals’ medical appointments as directed by the Program Specialist
Ensure the individual’s residences are safe, homelike, and reflect the individual’s preferences.
Assist in the development of a team focused on supporting the individual.
Complete scheduled cleaning tasks as applicable for the individual’s home
Communicate effectively with next shift at shift change for individual’s behavior and agenda.
De-escalate individuals as needed to ensure health and safety for individual and community.
Read the individual’s ISP and BSP and ensure understanding.
Provide transportation to the individual in the community setting.
Provide personal care and assistance with tasks of daily living as outlined in the individual’s ISP and BSP
Attend the Individual’s monthly Circle meetings as directed by the Program Specialist
Support individual appropriate relationships and communications.
Support individual’s interests and partner with the supervising Program Specialist to find activities and volunteering opportunities for the individual
Administrative
Accurately punch in and out of time clock through phone application
Verify timecard as needed in a timely fashion.
Complete required shift notes as instructed by Program Specialist immediately after end of shift.
Participate in yearly training as instructed by Training Coordinator
Follow organizational policies and procedures.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
High School Diploma or GED
Valid driver’s license
Communication Skills (written and verbal)
Team Building Skills
ACRE Certification
Organizational Skills and Multi-tasking
Previous Residential DSP experience
Hourly Wage Estimation for PRN DIRECT SUPPORT in Warrington, PA
$14.57 to $16.77
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