Direct Support Aide

Lifesteps, Inc.; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

Tuition reimbursement

403B Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Lifesteps, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Direct Support Staff member in Gibsonia to provide high-quality care to individuals. This role involves assisting individuals to live independently and ensuring they are treated with respect. Applicants should be 18 years old, able to lift 200 lbs with assistance, and able to obtain necessary clearances. The position offers a rewarding experience in a community-focused non-profit organization with a weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to lift 200 lbs with assistance.
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to individuals.
• Assist individuals in living independently.
• Treat each individual with respect and dignity.

Job description

Lifesteps is hiring a Part‑Time Direct Support Staff in the Gibsonia area

Lifesteps is a non‑profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Position Summary

The Caregiver provides a high level of quality care to individuals while ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity. Improves the quality of life for each individual by assisting them in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community.

Schedule

This part‑time position works a schedule of 9am to 9pm Saturday and Sunday. The schedule can be every other weekend as well.

Position Requirements

• 18 yrs. or older
• Ability to lift 200 lbs. with assistance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances

Prior experience as a Home Health Aide, Nurses Aide, or Direct Support Professional is helpful, but not required.

Benefits

GREAT benefit package for full‑time employment includes 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums; Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time; short & long‑term disability insurance; Tuition reimbursement; 403B Retirement Plan; Life Insurance and 12 paid holidays.