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Access Services is hiring a Direct Support Professional in our Senior Adult  Day Program  in Hatfield, PA!  In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring joy and meaningful purpose as you provide support and personal care to older adults with developmental disabilities/autism. Our person-centered caregivers work with each individual's personal goals and help them maintain or increase their level of independence and live their best lives.    Key Responsibilities:  Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will implement the Individual Support Plan (ISP) for every individual participant.  Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will record daily service note and other documentation as assigned by Program Specialist/ Team Lead.  Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help ensure the highest quality of care to individuals in helping them meet their needs.  Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will establish a secure, positive environment that nurtures individual’s needs, self-expression, and goals (valued outcomes).  Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will help facilitate an individual’s inclusion in the community through experiences and activities.  Caregivers and Direct Support Professionals will promote independence in daily activities, learning, leisure, and community opportunities for individuals.    Requirements The selected candidate must meet all qualifying and ongoing job criteria including background checks, physical examination, and a driving history record.   Driving Requirements:    A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit.    No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period).    Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers.    Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy.   Education:  High school diploma or GED required.   Certification:  Certifications in First Aid, CPR, and Community Participation Supports for DSP within six months of hire will be paid for and provided by Access Services.   Experience : One (1) year’s direct care experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred.   This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out the expectations of this position. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency-owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employee is expected to always drive in a safe manner, meet eligibility criteria outlined in our Motor Vehicle Policy, be available and willing to drive during work schedule, and successfully pass the Agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment. There may be limited exceptions, which should be identified and worked through with the supervisor.      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:     Ability to teach basic daily living skills.    Ability and readiness to provide personal care as needed.   Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, their families, peers, supports coordinators and the general public.    Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in applyin