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

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Allegheny Community Home Care in Pittsburgh seeks a Direct Support Professional for the GreenTree location on the weekend block. The role is 32 hours per week (paid for 40) and focuses on assisting adults with intellectual disabilities in a community home setting. Weekend availability is required, with training provided. A valid driver's license is needed for transportation duties and related activities.

Qualifications

• 1 year direct support experience required.
• Driver's license required.
• Weekend availability required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides companion support to individuals with intellectual disabilities in a community home.
• Accompanies individuals on recreational trips and medical appointments.
• Assists with activities of daily living and leisure activities.
• Completes documentation related to job responsibilities.
• Communicates and resolves concerns with supervisors.
• Maintains professional conduct and adheres to policies.
• Receives ongoing training, including medication administration when applicable.

Education

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Job description

Direct Support Professional for GreenTree location Weekend Block, work 32hours a week, get paid 40hours a week

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 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 16 Hour shifts
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Application Question(s):

• Are there any infractions on your driving record?
• o you have a vakid drivers license?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)