Direct Support Professional

Resources for Human Development; Gibsonia (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,108 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health benefits

Flexible shifts

Job summary

A community support organization in Gibsonia is seeking a Direct Support Professional to provide supervision and assistance to individuals with developmental disabilities. This role involves ensuring client safety while facilitating daily living activities such as meal preparation and hygiene. Candidates must have a high school diploma, and prior experience in the human services field is preferred. Full-time positions offer varying shifts and competitive hourly pay ranging from $17.50 to $18, along with great benefits and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; degree preferred.
• Basic computer skills necessary for job functions.
• Prior human services experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and supervision of consumers with disabilities.
• Facilitate activities of daily living for clients.
• Administer medication and document required information.

Skills

Basic computer and internet literacy

Experience in human services field

Transportation support

Education

High School diploma or GED

Associates or bachelor's degree

Job description

Gibsonia, Pennsylvania • Full-time
$17.50 - $18 hourly

Direct Support Professional - Full Time.Locations: Gibsonia & Verona, PA.

Join Our Team!

Community Passages is a community-based residential program designed to provide a homelike environment for individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses, many of whom present significantly challenging behaviors and most of whom previously resided at state centers and hospitals. Residents develop life skills, increase their self-esteem, and are empowered to make choices for themselves. Person-centered planning, self-determination, and personalization foster individualized programs in an open and safe environment encouraging consumer empowerment and personal growth.

We have Full time openings in the following areas, Gibsonia & Verona, PA. Full time is 40 hours a week, and the established shifts vary. Our days are split into 7 am to 3 pm shifts, 3 to 11 pm shifts, and awake overnights from 11 pm to 7 am. Full time employees choose from a selection of great benefits, and earn paid time off! We are also seeking part time and relief direct support professionals. We are currently hiring for the following shift:

Gibsonia: 3p-11p.Verona: ALL shifts.

The Direct Support Professional is responsible for the safety and supervision of our consumers with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, and Behavioral health histories to facilitate healthy and socially acceptable behaviors while living in community-based sites. This position will coordinate with clinical staff, implement residentially based interventions and assist the clients in achieving their clinical assignments. The DSP is responsible for fulfilling the obligations as outlined in the client’s program plan. The DSP will prompt or assist, as necessary, to ensure the clients participate in the activities of daily living, in both the home and the community.

A commitment to the RHD values should be demonstrated as job duties are performed:

• 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.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED is required, associates or bachelor’s degree is preferred. You must be able to provide proof of your education.
• 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, including FBI clearance. if applicable.

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.