Community Living Caregiver Support

ProBerco is recruiting for Community Living Direct Support Professionals to join Our Team!

ProBerco is excited to offer a $2,000.00 New Hire Sign-On Bonus.

Please be advised that pay is dependent upon qualifications and experience.

Salary starting at $16.00 hourly, now offering shift differentials!

Please be advised that pay is dependent upon qualifications and experience.  Competitive Benefits  Paid holidays for full-time employees upon hire Health and Prescription benefits after 30 days Company paid Dental and Vision benefits after 30 days Company paid Life Insurance after 60 days 401k enrollment after 90 days  PTO and Sick time available after 90 days About ProBerco ProBerco's employees have been making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities for 47 years.

Our mission is to enrich the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing innovative community participation, community living, and employment supports.

Our corporate culture is based on the principles of accountability, communication, and trust.

The values of compassion, dignity and respect, responsibility, integrity, fairness and justice, innovation, inspiration, aspiration, and teamwork form the foundation for our code of conduct.

Our program activities are carried out on-site at multiple locations throughout Berks County.

POSITION SUMMARY The Resident Advisor in the Residential Services department is responsible for the supervision and support of adults with intellectual and other disabilities who reside in a community home.

The Resident Advisor assists in the implementation of all aspects of care with health, safety, and well-being the highest priority.

The Resident Advisor is responsible to adhere to corporate policies and procedures and state regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1.

High School diploma or General Education Development certificate.

Some college preferred with a background in education or related human services field. 2.

Experience working with persons with developmental disabilities preferred.

Work experience required. 3.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 4.

Valid PA driver’s license.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1.

Provide a supportive, caring, safe environment by attending to individual needs while respecting differences and supporting growth and independence. 2.

Offer input into the planning and development of outcomes with regard to the practical implementation of outcomes. 3.

Assist each resident with personal hygiene, dressing, eating, and all other activities of daily living. 4.

Assist in the implementation of Individualized Support Plans and related activities (social, recreational, educational, and developmental) 5.

Compliance with corporate policies and procedures and Office of Developmental Programs regulations. 6.

Attend to the residents’ emotional, physical, or medical needs. 7.

Report concerns regarding health, safety, and well-being to management. 8.

Report incidents of suspected abuse, neglect or other as required by the policy on Incident Management. 9.

Obtain 24 hours of required training per training year. 10.

Actively participate in all aspects of job development. 11.

Attend and actively participate in staff meetings. 12.

Regular attendance at work. 13.

Other duties as assigned. 14.

Position is subject to temporary reassignment as necessary to ensure safe operation of all programs.

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving – identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather and analyze information skillfully.
• Interpersonal skills – maintain confidentiality, remain open to others’ ideas, and demonstrate a willingness to try new things.

Support the competence of other members of the corporation in all situations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the position.

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