Direct Support Professional

As a Direct Support Professional, you will monitor, provide guidance and supervision for one participant in our Strengthening Pathways educational program--which consists of daily living and enrichment activities that include music, art, reading, cooking, and exercise. This position is designated as safety sensitive. A safety sensitive position is one in which a momentary lapse of attention or judgment could result in a direct threat to the health or safety of the employee, coworkers, participants, company property, or the general public. As such, this position is subject to pre-employment, rando, and post incident drug and alcohol testing compliance with applicable laws and company policy.

Hours: Mon–Fri: 7:30am–4:00pm

A successful candidate will provide assistance to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, helping them achieve greater independence and enhance their quality of life through 1:1 assistance tailored to their specific needs.

Pay Rate: $16.50-18.50 with $500.00 sign on bonus, Ask about generous benefit package. 1:1 coverage does involve a $2.00/hr incentive

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with one year of experience in human services preferred
• Pass pre-employment physical and PA State Police Background Check
• Basic computer skills for daily documentation/email
• Complete CPS training within 60 days of hire

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Provide one on one support through personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities base on their specific needs, abilities, and goals.
• Facilitate group activities and individual tasks while promoting socialization, teamwork, and independence
• Monitor progress and provide consistent feedback to individuals, adjusting training methods as necessary
• Ensure the safety and security of all participants at all times
• Assist, instruct, and monitor participant's involvement in daily enrichment activities to promote skill development according to their individualized goals.
• Must provide support and assistance for toileting needs
• Physical demands may include assisting Individuals with mobility, lifting, and managing behavioral support needs
• Monitor participants’ quality of work and provide instruction and corrective action as necessary
• Encourage and assist participants’ involvement in daily enrichment activities to promote skill development according to their individualized goals
• Maintain healthy and safe work environment
• Complete daily documentation of progress and goals in a timely manner in SetWorks
• Have quarterly meetings with supervisor for performance review/goal setting implementation/coaching
• Complete annual required online trainings on Relias training platform
• Attend in-person professional development/team building trainings
• Supports the mission and vision of Lighthouse Vocational Services

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and assist individuals as needed
• Ability to participate in physical activities with Participants.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency and challenging situations
• Ability to push and pull up to 35 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit for periods of time
• Ability to bend, twist, reach, squat