Direct Support Professional

Pressley Ridge; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage with employer match

Prescription coverage

Dental and vision plans

Paid Time Off

Retirement savings plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Pressley Ridge is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Pittsburgh to support adults in their daily activities and promote independence. Responsibilities include engaging clients in recreational activities, facilitating coping skills, and assisting with daily living tasks.

The ideal candidate will have necessary clearances including State Police and FBI, along with a valid driver’s license. This role requires physical activity and will take place indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• State Police, FBI, child abuse clearances required.
• Valid driver's license and current vehicle insurance.

Responsibilities

• Engage adults in day-to-day activities for independence.
• Convey interest and concern, establish rapport.
• Implement interventions and provide advocacy.

Job description

Pressley Ridge Benefits

• Medical coverage available with a Health Savings Account (HSA) with 100% employer match
• Prescription coverage
• Dental and vision plans
• Patient advocate and Medicare specialists available at no cost
• Dependent Care Flexible Savings Account
• Retirement savings plan with an employer match
• Free life insurance and AD&D
• Paid Time Off
• 9 paid holidays (7 recognized holidays plus a floating and birthday holiday per year)
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Position Summary

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) actively engages the adult in the day-to-day activities which afford them the opportunities to learn, build, and master the skills needed to become as independent as possible. The DSP supports and engages those in the home of our life sharing provider. The DSP also provides support for the adult and family in the home and community. These activities include but are not limited to the facilitation of recreational and leisure activities to build positive peer and familial relationships; identifying, role-modeling, and practicing the functional use of coping skills to use when faced with challenging situations & life stressors; community-based activities to foster a sense of belonging; activities of daily living within the home such as meal preparation, chore completion, hygiene routines and recreational/leisure activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Convey a genuine interest and concern for the adult while building upon strengths.
• Establish rapport, actively listen, and engage the adult in daily interaction.
• Implement treatment interventions and provide advocacy/support for adult in our care.
• Daily written documentation to monitor goal progress.
• Working and communicating with other DSP teammates.

Qualifications

• Clearances: State Police; FBI clearance; child abuse clearance; CPSL Mandated Reporter-Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse training; any additional background checks/clearances required by state governing bodies.
• Valid driver’s license and current vehicle insurance.

Work Conditions

• Physical Demands. Requires vision, speech, and hearing and a moderate to high level of physical activity including; sitting, standing, walking lifting and carrying as required. Must be able to meet the demands and complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI).
• Environmental Factors. Indoors/Outdoors: school, home, community.
• Working Hours. Traditional work hours.