Bi-Lingual Direct Support Professional (Spanish)

About path inc.

PATH (People Acting to Help) Inc. is a comprehensive Community Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Center. We offer a wide of 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.

Why work at path?

A Career with Meaning

At 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 pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

Job summary

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by being an effective team member. The BHID Specialized Residential Service provides direct care including support, structure, assistance, skill training and therapeutic interventions, for service participants, in collaboration with BHID Integrated Clinical Services team. Services are provided in the home and community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 12 credit hours from an accredited college/university OR, prior to hire, an approved waiver from CBH is obtained that includes a rationale for hiring without the required credit hours
• 2 years’ experience in human services, paid or unpaid, preferably with adults with psychiatric and/or intellectual disabilities.
• Fluency in Spanish language required.
• Able to use an Electronic Health Record.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Physical demands

Must be able to assist in crisis management interventions, administer CPR/First Aid, and assist individuals with mobility issues as needed.

Specific duties

• Provide supervision of residents at all times in accordance with their integrated individual support plan.
• Maintain a supportive, therapeutic relationship with each service participant.
• Be aware of each service participant’s individual service plan, history, medications, current needs and any special accommodations required by the participant.
• Act as a role model at all times, maintaining appropriate boundaries and demonstrating effective communication skills.
• Maintain clear and consistent expectations of each service participant while maintaining a safe, supportive environment.

We 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.