Adolescent Direct Support Professional

Community Options Job Board; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Employee Incentive Programs

403b Retirement Plan

Career Growth Opportunities

Great coworkers

Job summary

Community Options, Inc. is hiring Adolescent Direct Support Professionals in Pittsburgh, PA to provide person-centered care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. No experience required; PAID training is provided.

The role offers shifts and a pay rate of $18.00/hour with a $250 sign-on bonus after 90 days. You will support daily routines, transportation, and community activities while meeting ISP/PCP goals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Paid training provided.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities per ISP/PCP.
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, hygiene and medication administration.
• Promote well-being and monitor health and medical needs; report concerns.
• Assist with learning and development of independent and community-based skills.
• Participate in community, social, and recreational activities with individuals.

Skills

Direct care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Crisis management

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Community Options, Inc. is a national non-profit agency providing residential group home, day habilitation and supported employment services to individuals with disabilities in 12 states.

We are now hiringAdolescentDirect Support Professionals (DSP) inPittsburgh, PAto provide person-centered care tailored to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is afantastic opportunity for professional growth, while making a difference!No experience required– we provide PAID training!

Pay rate is: $18.00 an hour - enhanced rate to support complex individual with challenging behaviors.

Weareofferinga$250Sign-OnBonusopportunityforNewHires! (Must complete 90 days of satisfactory employment to be eligible)

Block Shifts:

Friday/Saturday: 7am-11pm and Sunday: 7am-3pm (2)

Saturday: 7am-3pm and Sunday/Monday: 7am-11pm

Tuesday/Wednesday: 7am-11pm and Thursday: 3pm-11pm

Thursday/Friday: 7am-11pm and Saturday: 7am-3pm

Saturday: 3pm-11pm and Sunday/Monday: 7am-11pm

Monday: 7am-3pm and Tuesday/Wednesday: 7am-11pm

Tuesday: 3pm-11pm and Wednesday/Thursday: 7am-11pm

Morning Shifts:

Tuesday-Saturday: 7am-3pm

Sunday-Thursday: 7am-3pm

Evening Shifts:

Sunday-Thursday: 3pm-11pm

Monday-Friday: 3pm-11pm

Tuesday-Saturday: 3pm-11pm (2)

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities tailored to their Individual Support Plan (ISP)/Person Centered Plan (PCP)
• Assist children in meeting the goals and objectives of their ISP/PCP
• Assist with daily routines including cleaning, cooking, feeding, medication administration, and maintaining personal hygiene
• Promote the physical and emotional well-being of supported children
• Monitor the health and medical needs of individuals and immediately report any concerns
• Assist with the learning and development of independent and community-based skills
• Participate with individuals in community, social, and recreational activities
• Drive individuals to medical appointments and activities in the community
• Ensure program documentation and billable records are completed accurately and timely
• Build a support network for individuals by developing and maintaining relationships with community members, businesses, and families
• Ensure work locations and vehicles are clean and well maintained to provide a safe environment
• Cooperate with audits, inspections, and investigations
• Additional tasks and responsibilities may be assigned
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Complete all state and agency required training per state guidelines
• Valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record
• Ability to work individually and with a team to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Ability to establish a comfortable and supportive relationship with individuals receiving supports
• Ability to exercise good judgment and remain calm in crisis situations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions:

• May support individuals with severe behavior support needs that place the individual and others at risk of harm
• Work in residential programs, day programs, and in the community
• Transport individuals utilizing your own vehicle or company provided vehicles
• Schedule may change due to business needs and may include evening and weekend hours
• Overtime may be required due to business needs
• Frequent lifting, stretching, and other physical exertion may be required
• May be required to lift or move 25+ pounds
• May assist with wheelchair transfer of non-ambulatory participants
• May be exposed to various medical conditions and communicable diseases

Why Community Options?

• Competitive Insurance Options (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• Paid Holidays—Including a Birthday Holiday!
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Employee Incentive & Discount Programs.
• 403b Retirement Plan.
• Exceptional Career Growth Opportunities.
• Great coworkers/team that support you!

Community Options is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

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