Direct Support Professional

Direct Support Professionals and DSP/ Behavioral Health Specialists

 

Special People In Northeast, Inc., located in Northeast Philadelphia, is a non-profit human services organization that was founded in 1970.  The organization provides supports to individuals with mental, physical and sensorial disabilities as well as their families in a variety of ways.  SPIN, Inc. assists over 2,000 infants, children and adults with various integrated activities including early childhood programs, residences, employment and support services.  The organization’s hallmark is its determination to make available to its consumers an enriched world of experience that is supportive, inclusive and based on individual choice.

 

SPIN, Inc.  is a progressive and dynamic organization whose emphasis on personal growth, competencies, persistence, and dedicated staff is the agency’s key to success.  The agency has been able to continually offer creative and attractive career opportunities covering a wide variety of skills and interests.  Come join an organization that has been listed in the 2007 Training Top 125 companies according to Training Magazine.  SPIN, Inc. offers generous benefits, supports and trainings to assist you in fulfilling your personal and professional dreams.  We have a relaxed, people-oriented environment that gives personal attention and recognition to its employees. Our current work force numbers over 700 employees.

 

As a Direct Support Professional you will provide supervision, care and support to individuals with mental retardation/mental health to assure that their safety and basic living needs are met.  You will assist in the development of Individual Support Plans, implement programs, record related data and summarize progress.  Responsibilities include encouraging growth toward independence in self-care, activities of daily living, socialization, recreational activities, self –concept development, community living skills and support in expression of choices.

 

WE CURRENTLY HAVE FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND SUBSTITUTE HOURS AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS SHIFTS.

 

Additional responsibilities include:

 

* Provide person centered support to all individuals.

* Introduces new experiences, offers and implements choices of individuals.

* Actively prepares and participates in all required Individual Support Plans, monitoring, outcome based interviews and staff meetings.

* Teach skills for adult life in social, recreational, leisure, community and household activities.

* Ensures health and safety by following each individual’s plan for nutrition, exercise, medication, therapies and other specific health and safety goals.

* Promotes effective teamwork through effective communication with other Direct Support Professionals, Home Life Coordinators, therapists and management staff.

 

 

 

Requirements include:

 

* High School Diploma or GED.

* At least 18 years of age

* Valid driver’s license.

* Participation and completion of a paid 3-week pre-service training program.

* Experience working directly with adults with mental retardation/mental health preferred.

* Experience providing supports to individuals with behavioral health a plus.

* Excellent oral & written communication skills.

* Patience and flexibility is a must.

* Ability to work with a variety of people in various settings.

 

SPIN, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

 

* Medical, dental, and vision coverage  (no cost to employee)

* Term Life Insurance  (no cost to employee)

* Short and long-term disability  (no cost to employee)

* Universal Life Insurance for spouse and dependents

* Tuition Assistance

*  Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (403b Plan) with company

  match up to 4% of base salary

* Credit Union membership

* Generous leave time benefits

* 40% Discount for on-site Daycare facility

* Discount for on-site Fitness facility

 

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse  testing

 

SPIN Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Please click on the following link and you will be able to apply online through the SPIN website:

The URL for the posting is https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=13350.