[ref. a1188316] Allentown - Caregiver / Direct Support Professional: Day Program
We are hiring dedicated and caring Direct Support Professionals to join our Day Program team in Allentown PA!
As a Direct Support Professional in our Life Day Program, you will have the opportunity to provide personalized supports to adults with developmental disabilities/Autism who attend our Community Life 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 shifts set at program location)
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
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid driver's license, regular access to a reliable vehicle, and proof of car insurance
Benefits
Compensation:
Full-time: starts at $17/hour, with adjustments made for education and experience; plus competitive benefits package
Our full-time comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Health, vision, Rx, and dental insurance with options for HSA/FSA.
- Mileage reimbursement and paid travel time between worksites.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Referral bonuses.
- 401k match.
- Tuition reimbursement and college tuition discounts.
- 20 days paid off plus additional time with continued service. Paid holiday time. Catastrophic sick leave.
- Company paid Life Insurance as well as Long and Short-Term Disability.
- Ongoing professional development training.
- Discounts on various services. Perks with local credit unions.
Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.