Direct Support Professional

ARC HUMAN SERVICES, INC.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,863; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision

Generous Paid Time Off

401K Retirement Plans with 5% employer match

Career Development opportunities

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Pennsylvania is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to join the team in the Pittsburgh area. The role includes ensuring the health and safety of participants, assisting with personal care, and developing independent living skills. Candidates will receive paid training and enjoy excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, and a 401K with employer match. Experience is helpful but not required, making this a great opportunity for those looking to make a difference.

Qualifications

• Experience helpful, but not necessary – complete PAID training provided.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Candidate must pass background checks and physical tests.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety of program participants.
• Assist in developing independent living skills.
• Provide personal care within a community home setting.

Skills

Personal care

Community engagement

Medication dispensing

Independent living skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

Overview

Arc Human Services is seeking a Direct Support Professional ( DSP ) to join our team in the Pittsburgh, PA area. These areas include Bridgeville, Baldwin and Carnegie.

$17 - $19.50 Per Hour

Up to $2500 Sign On Bonus for Full Time Hires !!!

Are you looking for a meaningful job that provides a dynamic work environment, opportunity for advancement and the chance to MAKE A DIFFERENCE in the lives of others? Arc Human Services is a premier provider of intellectual and developmental disability and mental illness support. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve since 1952.

Job Description

Direct Support Professional (DSP) ensures the health and safety of program participants by providing varying levels of personal care within a community home setting including cooking, cleaning, transportation, community engagement, dispensing medications, supporting goals, and accurate documentation of care. This position is responsible for assisting in the development of independent living skills, behavior strategies, self-advocacy and prepares participants to become more independent in their homes and communities.

Benefits

• Full Time, Part Time, per diem flexible shifts available
• Increased hourly rates for DSP certifications through NADSP (at least 50 hours of accredited e-Badge education)
• Excellent Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurances
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Company paid life and disability insurances
• 401K Retirement Plans with 5% employer match
• Non-Profit employee discounts and eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• Opportunity to work overtime and holiday bonuses
• Career Development including certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Qualifications

• Experience helpful, but not necessary - Complete PAID training provided
• 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Valid Driver’s License
• Candidate will need to have the ability to pass background checks, physical, TB (ALL company paid!) - must regularly lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Arc Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer