Job Description

Lead Direct Support Professional Group Home CareSense Living in Berks County, PA, USA *Take advantage of our employee referral and sign-on bonus program! Benefits Offered Medical Employment Type ** Full Time Flexible Hours! CareSense Living provides quality adult residential services throughout Pennsylvania. We work together with supports coordinators and service plan team to ensure optimal care. Our goal is to improve quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• First point of contact for staff during the day and your assigned-on call hours
• Complete in-home orientation for staff when hired
• Model appropriate and professional behavior for staff, as you are their immediate supervisor and they will follow your lead.
• Promote positive and teamwork atmosphere among staff
• Work in conjunction with your immediate supervisor to ensure proper programming and supervision within the home
• Provide 1:1 services/supports to individuals
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs
• Assist individuals with developing social skill, independence skills, and support in reaching personal goals.
• Transport individuals to medical appointments, personal shopping, and recreation activities.
• Cultivate safe and supportive relationships via natural supports.
• Coach individuals with identifying and facilitating volunteer opportunities or paid employment.
• Complete necessary training based on the Individual’s needs.
• Accurately completes all in-house documentation and reports of individuals progress

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 6 months of home health experience required
• Current CPR certification (will train)
• Negative TB skin test or chest x-ray and physical required to start
• Background check required to start
• Valid drivers' license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Med Trained a plus

About CareSense Living: CareSense Living provides programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism or other behavioral needs. Join a team that puts optimal individualized care, enhanced quality of life and a personalized therapeutic approach as a #1 priority when providing residential services throughout the Pennsylvania region. CareSense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CareSense does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origins, ancestry, disability, age or sexual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment.

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start, Relocation package, Flexible hours,

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