Direct Support Professional

Bottlenotes Inc.; Natrona Heights (PA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (UPMC)

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

Dependent Care FSA

403b — Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO Plan

8 Paid Holidays

Career Development

Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Resources

Job summary

Verland is seeking a Direct Support Professional at our ORC House in Natrona Heights, PA. The role focuses on providing exceptional care to residents with complex needs, on a part-time, hourly basis.

Shifts include Saturday and Sunday from 6:30am to 3pm. Training is provided; background, physical, and drug screenings are required. Verland offers a comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid driver's license required
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
• Must pass background, physical, and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents while maintaining a safe environment
• Encourage skill development through active treatment activities
• Record observations and daily progress notes
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
• Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties
• Transport clients to appointments and activities
• Bathe, dress and assist with personal hygiene
• Housekeeping duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma / GED

Job description

Verland is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to join the team at our ORC House in Natrona Heights, PA. In this crucial role, you will be providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home.

Shifts Available: Part Time – 16 hours.

6:30am – 3pm: Saturday and Sunday.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for individualized care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical, medical and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Contributions

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
• Implement individualized programs; record all observations and daily progress notes.
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
• Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house
• Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
• Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene
• Housekeeping duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Exceptional Benefits

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable means of transportation
• Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
• Must pass a complete Background, Physical, and Drug screening

2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual’s support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.