Direct Support Professional 1-EOP Psych. Rehab

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC

Part-Time

Charleroi, PA Location

Overall Function:

Assists with the daily activities and training of individuals present in the Social Rehabilitation Program.

Essential Functions:

• Engage with external referral sources, schedule intakes and coordinates with Case Management and Therapist.
• Provides training and care in activities which include but are not limited to, the following: daily living skills, personal and hygiene needs, functional and educational skills, pre-vocational skills, communication, personal adjustment, arts & crafts, social skills, physical development and recreational skills, community life, mobility and integration/inclusion skills, and various sensory stimulation, gross and fine motor activities.
• Assigns days of attendance based on consumer functional level.
• Observes individuals and reports changes in behavior, attitude, or physical condition to Supervisor, in a timely manner.
• Maintains the cleanliness and order of the Program and initiates emergency procedures as necessary.
• Assists in developing and updating service plans, based on ongoing assessments, evaluations, observations, and interviews, maintains all related Case Records.
• Orders and serves lunches.
• Implements and maintains “corner pocket” store, purchasing items, handling petty cash for consumer operated store to develop money management and budgetary skills.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.