Direct Support Professional

OVERVIEW:

Step into a meaningful role at Redeemer Health. Your technical expertise and enthusiasm will greatly contribute to the experiences of our patients, residents, and communities. We support your journey with benefits like health care and dental coverage, retirement savings plans, and educational assistance. Our distinctive onboarding program, ExperienceU, sets you up for long-term success while familiarizing you with our commitment to excellence and service. With competitive benefits and a commitment to service and community, your career at Redeemer Health is more than just a job. Together, we can achieve great things.

SUMMARY OF JOB:

This position provides an opportunity to share one's life on a daily basis with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.  Responsible for the overall support to individuals by teaching skills that foster independence and community integration. 

 

CONNECTING TO MISSION:

 

All individuals within the scope of their position are responsible to perform their job in light of the Mission & Values of the Health System. Regardless of the position, every job contributes to the challenge of providing healthcare. There is an ongoing responsibility for ensuring the values of Respect, Compassion, Justice, Hospitality, Holistic Approach, Stewardship, and Collaboration are present in our interactions with one another and in the service we provide.

RECRUITMENT REQUIREMENTS:

High school Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Basic computer literacy and ability to navigate data systems.

One year experience in a caregiver role (work/volunteer/or life experience preferred in the intellectual disabilities service system.

Ability to facilitate communication between internal and external customers

Excellent basic and persuasive communication skills

Must have a valid PA drivers license, and satisfactory background checks including but not limited to (Pennsylvania Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance, Act 34 Criminal Clearance and Act 73 FBI Clearance).  

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

Redeemer Health is an equal opportunity employer.  We prohibit discrimination in employment due to race, color, gender, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability veteran status or any other protected classification required by law.