Hybrid Direct Support Professional, Day Program (PT Days) bei Allied Services

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the site supervisor, the Direct Support Professional, Day Program is responsible for the implementation of specified developmental service and individual programs of instruction/assisting to promote individual’s functional growth and development as specified below.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the individuals served. Duties can be but are not limited to assisting or training.

Type of Supervision exercised: None. Jobs reporting to this position: None.

EDUCATION:

High school graduate or equivalent required.    

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of one (1) year experience working with intellectually and physically disabled and aging population preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Must be cleared by PA State Police criminal history.

Must pass post job offer, pre-placement and annual physical examination with communicable disease screening.

Valid PA driver’s license required for travel within the community. If position responsibilities include driving Allied vehicles, must successfully complete Allied's Driver Testing Program, as stated by policy #2.43.

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective communication with staff, clients, and management

Knowledge of counseling techniques and crisis intervention techniques (i.e., redirection, etc.) required in order to deal with aggressive/inappropriate behaviors.

Must adhere to program policies and procedure regarding safety and infection control.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium work: duties require exerting 25-50 lbs of force occasionally (approximately 10-33% of shift), and/or 10-25 lbs or force frequently (approximately 33-66% of shift).

Position involves working in reaching, bending, stooping, and twisting positions.

Must be able to transport self throughout facility.

Must be able to travel as required.

Must be able to perform physical demands during crisis intervention situations (i.e., redirection, protecting others from aggressive individuals, etc.).

ACCIDENT OR HEALTH HAZARDS:

Occupational exposure to body substances and communicable diseases.

Position requires occasional client crisis intervention techniques.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in well-lit classroom type setting.

Indoor and outdoor activities in community facilities (parks, restaurants, shopping malls, etc.) resulting in exposure to the elements involved.