Children’s Home of York
Job Description
Position Title: Direct Support Professional
Supervisor: Residential Program Supervisor
Program: RISE Program
Schedule:
2nd shift - Tues. - Sat. 3 pm - 11 pm
2nd shift - Fri. - Mon. 1 pm - 11 pm
FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE - A $12,000.00 VALUE FOR INDIVIDUAL COVERAGE COST FOR FULL-TIME TEAM MEMBERS.
BENEFITS - Direct Support Professional:
- No-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage for the employee
- No-cost life and accidental death insurance & long-term disability coverage
- 403B Retirement plan with 5% employer contribution after one year of service
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
- Time off benefits (sick, vacation, personal holidays)
- Employee Assistance Program
RESPONSIBILITIES - DSP:
1. Comply with all Agency and Program policies, procedures and protocols in a professional and ethical manner
2. Abides by all expectations outlined by licensing bodies and contracted partners, including but not limited to COA and DHS
3. Provide supervision as per program expectations, and ensure that all clients have appropriate shelter, nutrition, and care
4. Ensure that the milieu provides physical and emotional safety for all clientele
5. Provide oversight of milieu and ensure that all residents complete daily activities (i.e., personal hygiene, laundry, maintaining a clean living space, etc.)
6. Provide vehicular transportation for clients as needed and assigned
7. Work to ensure the health and wellbeing of both clients and fellow team members at all times by adhering to the Seven Commitments of the Sanctuary Model and the philosophy of Safe Crisis Management
8. Prepare and complete required reports and documentation as per organization and program expectations as well as perform other required administrative tasks assigned
9. Provide client oversight, participate in, or facilitate group meetings and activities specific to program implementation
10. Attend regular supervision with immediate supervisor and provide necessary communication relating to all operations of the program
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor, Program Specialist, or Associate Director
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB - DSP:
1. Physical ability to perform all aspects of safe crisis management, including physical interventions
2. Ability to intermittently stand and sit
3. Pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying as required
4. Must be able to describe and articulate events in both written and spoken English
5. Must be able to read and comprehend reports written in English
6. Ability to provide awake supervision of clients at all times
7. Ability to provide vehicular transportation of clients
8. Has the mental and emotional capacity to work in a highly stressful environment
REQUIREMENTS - DSP:
1. High School Diploma or GED required.
2. One year’s experience working with children/youth in a residential treatment setting or other relevant experience within human services preferred
3. Good written and verbal communication skills
4. 21 years of age or older
5. All clearances as required by state regulations
6. Be sensitive to and comfortable with working in an agency that provides services to a culturally diverse population
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS - DSP:
The above description is reflective of the core duties and qualifications for all Direct Support Professional (DSP) positions, regardless of level. For individuals to be considered for hire or promotion to the next level, the following additional duties and/or requirements apply:
Direct Support Professional (DSP) II ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Minimum of 3 years of related work experience.
2. Must complete DSP II skills training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How did you hear about Children's Home of York?
- You must be 21 years of age or older to work with children/youth. Do you meet this requirement?
- Do you have a valid driver's license?
- To learn if our salary requirements align with yours, please provide your required salary. The position pays $17.50/hr.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- working with children and youth: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- York, PA 17406 (Required)
Work Location: In person
