What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional ($5000 Sign On Bonus) position at Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Inc?
PathWays is now offering a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Join the PathWays Team! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make an impact in the community and on the lives of the individuals we serve. At our Adult Training Facility, we teach adults with intellectual disabilities and Autism essential life skills for living confidently and independently. We create meaningful experiences that empower adults to contribute and connect to our community in significant ways.
Benefits of PathWays:
- EMPLOYER COVERED Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances: Insurance Coverage effective 1st of the month following date of hire. (EX Hire Date 6/20/22 Insurance starts 7/1/22)
- Generous Vacation, PTO, and Sick Time (effective upon completion if the first 90 days)
- Employer Sponsored Life Insurance Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Training (CPR, Medication Administration Training, and more!)
- 403b Retirement Plans
- FREE Washington EAP Services
- Employee Referral Program Incentives
- Employee Discounts with AT&T, Planet Fitness, Loan Forgiveness and more!
Adult Training Facility Direct Support Professionals will work with individuals with mental and/or physical disabilities. The employee is responsible for facilitating or assisting with various activities related to social, cognitive, recreational, vocational, and behavioral experiences for individuals that are enrolled in our Adult Training Facility. The focus of the role is to provide each individual with training via their individual needs outlined in their Individual Support Plan (ISP) and in conjunction with ODP, OLTL, Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulations and PathWays’ Policies & Procedures.
Some Essential Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Responsible for supervision of all individuals present at the ATF or on outings according to established ratios and supervision levels.
- Implement positive approaches and training on a consistent basis. Promote strengths and what individuals can do.
- Maintain direct responsibility of a specific caseload, in addition to other individuals as assigned, for instruction and documentation.
- Model desired behavior throughout the day with individuals.
- Provide active treatment and interaction with individuals throughout the day.
- Perform thorough assessments on specific individuals and develop strengths, needs, likes, dislikes, and recommendations for goal plans.
- Select appropriate programmed environment curriculum and instructional materials for all individuals to be actively learning and participating
- Transport individuals safely in compliance with all PathWays’ safe driving policies and procedures and state law
- Observe individuals’ behavior and physical health status and report all anomalies to the program specialist or supervisor as appropriate and through various reports.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified Individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. PathWays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.