Direct Support Professional

Allegheny Community Home Care; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Signing bonus

Job summary

Allegheny Community Home Care is seeking a Direct Support Professional for the Greentree area in a full-time role, providing companion support to individuals in a community home setting in compliance with regulations.

The position includes a $1,000 signing bonus, 24 hours of training annually, and opportunities to participate in activities and transportation under defined conditions.

Qualifications

• Direct support experience is required.
• Must have Driver's License and be able to transport individuals.
• Educational background of high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide companion support to individuals in a community home.
• Assist with activities of daily living and accompany to appointments.
• Complete documentation and communicate concerns to supervisor.
• Follow safety and regulatory standards and policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Direct Support Professional for Greentree area

Full Time. $1000.00 Signing Bonus!

Our Mission

• Allegheny Community Home Care Will:
• Attract, train, and retain staff who are committed to providing services of consistently high quality, who are compensated fairly for their work and who are treated with respect.
• Operate an Agency in a manner which demonstrates adherence to high ethical standards and assures financial stability and thereby protect the ongoing ability to carry out the agency's mission.

Our Values

CHOICE & CONTRIBUTION

SAFETY & STABILITY

DIGNITY & RESPECT

FREEDOM & FULFILLMENT

INDIVIUALITY & INCLUSION

Job Description

• Duties: provide companion support to individuals for intellectually disabled adults in a community home setting. Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Allegheny Community Home Care policies and procedures. Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported. Reports to Allegheny Community Home Care House Supervisor.
• Responsibilities:
• Supports the achievement of individual's personal outcomes.
• Accompanies individuals on recreational trips and medical appointments as house staff.
• Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
• Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.
• Completes documentation as it relates to their job responsibilities.
• Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Allegheny Community Home Care Lead Supervisor
• Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis situation.
• Serves as a model to the appropriate language, dress, and behavior.
• Receives 24 hours training annually, relevant to Human Services.
• Receive medication administration training and be allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.
• Assumes other responsibilities as required.

Visit us at www.achomecare.org or call at 412-856-2707

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental Pay Types

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s)

• Are there any infractions on your driving record?

Education

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience

• Direct support: 1 year (Required)
• I-DD: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• Driver's License (Required)

Salary: $17 - $17 per hour