Job Description

Immediate need for a talented Direct Support Professional – DSP . This is a 03+ Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Philadelphia PA(Onsite) . Please review the job description below and contact me ASAP if you are interested.

Job ID:24-32664

Pay Range: $16 - $17/hour. Employee benefits include, but are not limited to, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k) plan, and paid sick leave (depending on work location).

Key Responsibilities:

• The Direct Support Professional is responsible for safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites.
• This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments.
• The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan.
• The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community.
• Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with their Person-Centered Support Plan
• Administer Medication as needed
• Support consumers in activities of daily living such as meal prep, toileting, personal hygiene, as appropriate
• Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Key Requirements and Technology Experience:

• High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Prior experience in the human services field, preferred.
• Valid driver’s license
• Subject to employment screenings, including FBI clearance. if applicable.

Our client is a leading Healthcare Industry, and we are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar contract positions. If you are interested in this position, please apply online for immediate consideration.

Pyramid Consulting, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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