Direct Support Professional 1

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

The CARE Center, Inc.

Full-time/Part-Time Positions in our Washington, PA Location

EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS

Overall Function:

Maintains the general safety and security of individuals at the crisis stabilization/diversion unit.

Essential Functions:

• Provides hands-on instruction to individuals to implement crisis plans and assist with crisis resolution.
• Can assist with transportation to medical appointments as necessary.
• Reports to the supervisor any individual’s needs that would affect their current crisis plan of care.
• Conducts recreational and social activities with individuals while at the crisis unit.
• Responsible for meal preparation for the stabilization/diversion unit individuals.
• Participates in regular staff training to develop basic knowledge and skills to assist the individuals while at the unit.
• Maintains overall cleanliness of the crisis stabilization/diversion unit and reports any repair needs to the program supervisor.
• Maintains proper documentation of all assistance and support provided to everyone identified by the crisis plan of care.
• Monitors and assists individuals with their activities of daily living skills.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.