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Looking for a job that will strengthen your skills to work in health care services, special

education, autism, and developmental disabilities? Consider a job at Spectra! Grounded in a

person-centered approach, Spectra strives to help individuals with developmental disabilities

reach their potential and gain access to the tools they need to live “everyday lives”. Our

employees receive training in areas such as behavior supports, non-violent crisis

interventions, American Sign Language, and much more. Apply today!

Job Details: To administer one-to-one supports and interventions in the facility or community with adults that have developmental disabilities since birth. The Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS) will implement the Individual Support Plan, follow the Positive Behavior Support Plan (PBSP) and help individuals work towards their ISP goals in the Day Program Facility and also in the Community environment. 

Openings available:

• Full-Time
• Part-Time
• PRN

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individual Support Plans (ISP).
• Facilitate activities that help the individual served to gain skills as identified in the ISP.
• Implement and document behaviors and interventions as described in the Behavior Support Plan (BSP)
• Assist individual to access community activities and facilitate community integration
• Drive and transport individual served as necessary to implement ISP goals and facilitate community integration in community-based activities.
• Utilize crisis management techniques to intervene in behavior crises
• Approach individual served in accordance with philosophy of self-determination and positive approach guidelines described in Everyday Lives.
• Document individual records in accordance with policies and procedures to include delivering quality services.
• Record and report any changes in health, reactions, or responses in behavior observed to Supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
• Utilize proper body mechanics consistently in accordance with training procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information at all times.
• Attend all in-service training and educational programs as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

There are full-time employee positions, for 35 hours per week with pay based on: time with the agency/education/experience. Hours are available during daytime Monday-Friday, 

The position requires a valid PA drivers license and access to a registered and insured vehicle as transportation of clients is required. Non-commuting mileage for work use is reimbursed at the current IRS standard mileage rate. 

Minimum age is 18 and minimum education is high school diploma or GED. Current needs are in Delaware County and Montgomery County in Pennsylvania.

Following 30 days of employment, with employer contributing 50% toward employee-only bi-weekly premium:

• Medical benefits, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium
• Ancillary Benefits of Dental and Vision, with employer contributing 50% toward employee’s bi-weekly premium

Following 30 days of employment, automatic enrollment:

• Short Term Disability
• Group Long Term Disability
• Group Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Flexible Spending Account

Following 6-month introductory Period:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) earned up to 3 hours per bi-weekly pay period based on total hours worked
• Observance of the following paid holidays during the year: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Following 1,000 hours or one year of employment:

• 401K Plan – employer matches up to 3% of employee’s bi-weekly contribution