PRN Direct Support Professional -- Slatington, PA - Full-time / Part-time

Merakey is seeking PRN Direct Support Professionals to join our Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Services (IDD) division in Slatington, PA.

This is a part time/as needed position. Pay rate: $12.00/hour

Are you looking for a position where you can utilize your skills and passion for supporting people? Do you believe that we are better together by including everyone? Are you searching for a rewarding career in the service of others? The Direct Support Professional role isn't for everyone- but it IS for those who enjoy a challenge working with individuals with disabilities and the reward that comes with it. Being in this role requires both attention to detail and creativity as you are serving as both a life coach and a personal support to our individuals. If this sounds like something that you would enjoy -- then join our team!

 

POSITION DETAILS

The Direct Care Professional (DSP) is responsible for supporting individuals through teaching, coaching, modeling, and accompanying individuals with disabilities so that they are involved in family, neighborhood, civic, cultural and religious activities and events. In a variety of settings, the DSP will work with individuals with varying degrees of medical and mental health diagnoses and abilities. DSP upholds dignity and respect of individual(s) served by promoting person-centered care while documenting and assisting activities of daily living in a safe and sanitary environment.

 

DIRECT CARE

• Supports Individual(s) in tasks in a residential and/or community setting to include activities of daily living and personal care such as feeding, bathing, dressing, toileting.

• May prepare or assist with preparing meals that promote proper nutrition, good health and meet Individual-specific dietary needs.

• May accompany individual(s) to a variety of scheduled medical appointments, completing pre/post paperwork, as needed.

• May dispense appropriate individual medication based on established policy and protocol; immediately report errors.

• May transport or arrange for transport of individual(s), following vehicle policy and procedure and adheres to driving laws.

• Performs or assists, guides and supports housekeeping functions.

• Documents individual daily progress report in individual's electronic health record; updates all communication logs as directed.

• Immediately reports to manager, any uncharacteristic situation(s) for appropriate direction.

 

SUPPORT OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S SUPPORT PLAN(S)

• Supports and guides continued progress toward individual's goals and outcomes.

• Follows any individual-specific nursing care plan or behavior plan.

• Increases independence by facilitating, and promoting individual's engagement in and use of, community resources, facilities and activities.

• As part of an interdisciplinary team, shares information and observations in the development, review, and maintenance, for individual's support plan.

• May support, guide and encourage individual(s) to access public transportation.

 

 

ABOUT MERAKEY'S IDD DIVISION

Merakey supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in the enhancement of their abilities and interests. Services are aimed at partnering with individuals as they become self-sufficient and live everyday lives. Merakey focuses on helping individuals find meaningful roles in their community and to feel valued as community members. Individuals are always at the core of the planning and implementation of services.

Community-Based Services

• Adult Training Facility

• Behavior Support Services

• Early Intervention Case Management

• Employment (Transitional, Supported, Competitive)

• In-home Support

• Non-traditional Community Day Services/Home and Community Habilitation

• Supports Coordination

Residential Services

• Community Living/Group Homes

• Family/Shared Living

• Intermediate Care Facility

• Respite Care

• Specialized Residential (medically fragile, dementia, autism, dual diagnosis, problematic sexual behavior)

• Supported Living

For more information on each individual service, please visit:

 

ABOUT MERAKEY

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health and education provider offering a breadth of integrated services to individuals and communities across the country.

We leverage our size and expertise to develop innovative solutions and new models of care to meet the needs of individuals, their families, public and private healthcare funders and community partner organizations.

We recognize that complex needs require a holistic approach. With our experience, expertise and compassion, we empower everyone within our communities to reach their fullest potential.

With a rich tradition spanning 50 years with nearly 10,000 employees, Merakey provides care to over 40,000 adults and children throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Delaware, Louisiana, Virginia, Michigan, Texas, California, and Tennessee.

 

APPLY TODAY

In addition to completing your application, please feel free to email your resume directly to our recruiter at

Marianne.stolzer@merakey.org

 

Requisition Number: 48915

 

Merakey is an Equal Opportunity Employer!