About this opportunity
PATH (People Acting to Help), Inc. lists this Direct Support Professional (DSP) Bilingual opportunity in philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
PATH INC. JOB OPPORTUNITYPATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide array of services and supports to meet the needs of our community in Northeast Philadelphia. PATH regularly achieves the highest levels of accreditation including a 5 Star Provider Rating by CBH, Philadelphia's Managed Care Entity, and recognition and awards related to our high-quality, innovative programs and staff accomplishments and contributions.Our Mission? To Help Individuals Achieve a More Independent and Fulfilling Life.This is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in lives of people with an intellectual disability to live full, active, and engaged lives in the community. PATH understands the importance of having benefits, and so we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package.A Career with MeaningAt PATH, our team members are at the heart of what we do, so we work hard to give them the best reasons to work here — and to stay here. In addition to the satisfaction of making a real difference in people's lives, we offer:Competitive payAnnual increasesPerformance and longevity bonusesComprehensive benefits package for staff and familyGenerous amount of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal timeNo-cost pension planOngoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervisionCutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalitiesOpportunities for advancement and growth within the organizationEligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programReferral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employmentBenefits:Time Off$18.00/hour9 paid holidays/holiday pay10 paid vacation days in first year, 15 days in 2nd year, 20 days in 5th year+4 paid personal days per yearHealth:Excellent Health Insurance if you work 30 hours or more per week (medical, prescriptions, dental, vision, option for flexible savings account)12 paid sick days per yearMore Benefits:Paid training – you will be trained in medication administration, CPR, crisis intervention, and other important topicsRetirement/pension plan at no cost to youBereavement leave, jury duty pay, life insurance, and more!Qualifications:High School Diploma/GED preferred but not required.A willingness to make a difference in the lives of people with an intellectual disability.Fluent in the Spanish LanguageCOVID-19 Vaccination, or willingness to receive vaccine required.Physical Demands:Your work is active and performed within the individual's home and in the community. A variety of lifting and/or transfer supports for individuals may be required to ensure individuals' mobility and safety.Specific Duties:You will improve the lives of individuals by providing assistance and hands-on skill building in all areas of daily living including:hygiene, groomingcare of clothing, laundrycooking, nutrition, dietary needs, meal preparation, menu development, grocery shoppinghousehold maintenance, cleaningYou will assist individuals in maintaining good health by:knowledge of individual's medical history and current health issuesknowledge of an individual's physician and health professionalsYou will assure individuals' safety in the home by:teaching safety precautions in the homeWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Worksite address
philadelphia, PA, 19102, US
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