Direct Support Professional: Day Program

We are hiring a dedicated and caring Direct Support Professional to join our Day Program team in Bethlehem, 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 in Bethlehem)

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 a 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.