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Job Posting Title: DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL. Job Description: Direct Support Professional. Job Type: Full-Time. Shift: Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 11pm-7am. Description: Job Description: The Direct Service Professional (DSP) is directly responsible for creating an environment that reflects the mission of RHD's Fernwood and complies with the standards of the Philadelphia's Office of Homeless Services(OHS). The DSP provides direct service to the participants referred to RHD Fernwood as well as providing assistance and information to individuals from external agencies. Essential is the ability to provide information and assist in basic needs to the participants in a calm, consistent manner. Documentation of service along with minor cleaning and upkeep of the common areas is expected. A commitment to the RHD Values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed. Job Responsibilities: Provide supervision of individuals in accordance with the person-centered ISP; supporting someone to work towards outcomes identified in ISP and other Person-Centered Support Plans. Complete required documentation. Administer Medication. Provide transportation to consumers. Support consumers in activities of daily living, meal prep, toileting, hygiene, as appropriate. Assist in Community Integration Activities and access to community Supports including medical appointments, social security access, etc. Complete all other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by supervisor. Program Information: RHD Fernwood provides emergency housing for single men and single women in Philadelphia, referred by Philadelphia’s Office of Homeless Services. Assessments focus on the immediate needs of the individual. Participants will receive healthy meals daily, housing-focused case management, and referrals to community services and supports that enable individuals to address their primary social services and housing needs. Requirements: High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred. Basic computer and internet literacy with the ability to utilize applications like emails, time recording and other programs to enter and retrieve data as necessary to perform the essential functions of the job. Prior experience in the human services field, preferred. Valid driver’s license. Subject to employment screenings and background checks. Successful completion of orientation and training. About Company: Apis Services, Inc. (a wholly owned subsidiary of Inperium, Inc.) provides a progressive platform for delivering Shared Services to Inperium and its Constellation of affiliate companies. Allowing these entities to advance their mission and vision. By exploring geographical program expansion and focusing on quality outcome measures to create cost savings that result in reinvestment into the organizations stakeholders through capacity creation and employee compensation betterment. Apis Services, Inc. and affiliate’s provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and all applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy/childbirth, veteran status or any other basis protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunities extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.