Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Full Time
Penn Hills, PA
Posted
Job description

Full Time or Casual/Flexible Schedules Available

Rates starting at $17 to $18 per hour

The Community Living Specialist is responsible for the general growth, development and well-being of the people they support through the Home & Community Supports program or those residing in residential housing provided by Mainstay Life Services.

Responsibilities

  • Care for those served with dignity and respect while providing them an opportunity to exercise choice
  • Integrate those served within the community; organize and implement activities within person’s home and/or community
  • Provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and therapeutic living environment for those served
  • Encourage, guide, and train those served to develop competencies, including daily living skills, social skills, and interpersonal skills
  • Administer medications and other health care services as prescribed by person’s health providers. This may include administering oral, topical, and/or injected medications
  • Adhere to documentation and reporting requirements
  • Assess and evaluate behaviors and skills of those served and complete written assessments
  • Develop and implement goal plans as part of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Complete written service notes and report billing hours as directed
  • Attend and actively participate in scheduled, mandatory staff meetings, meetings with the person’s support team (as necessary), training seminars, and supervisory sessions

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Eligibility for Act 33/34 clearances
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Pre-employment drug screen
  • Must be at least18 years of age

Mainstay Life Services is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants who bring diverse perspectives and represent marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Mainstay Life Services is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Holidays
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Penn Hills, PA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

  • Night Shift (Preferred)
  • Overnight Shift (Preferred)
  • Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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