Direct Support Professional ($2,500 Incentive and NEW starting wage)

Partners For Quality, Inc.; Moon (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurances

401(k) with Employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Partners For Quality, Inc. is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with daily living activities in residential homes.

The role offers opportunities for growth and wage increases, with a focus on compassionate care and client independence. The DSP will support day-to-day activities, including personal care, medications administration under supervision, meal prep, and accompanying individuals to appointments and social activities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Reliable transportation is required.
• Driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living in residential settings.
• Provide personal hygiene support including bathing and toileting.
• Assist with medical appointments and medications administration.
• Perform meal preparation and light housekeeping.
• Support participation in community activities and visits with family.

Skills

Caregiving

Communication

Transportation

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Are you looking for more than just another job? Or are you interested in a career with room to grow and to give back while helping others. Do you have experience as a CNA, Home Health Aide, Hospice Aide, or Caregiver? Join our team as a Direct Support Professional, we offer career advancement opportunities with increased wages. Read below to see all we have to offer,

Citizen Care Inc., a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., provides residential, day program, habilitation, supported employment opportunities and behavioral support services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are a non-profit organization, accredited by the Council on Quality & Leadership. Citizen Care has locations throughout the West Hills and South Hills of Allegheny County.

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) will be responsible for assisting individuals with their activities of daily living in a residential home setting. Duties include, but are not limited to assisting each person with:

• Helping people to realize their hopes and dreams
• Personal hygiene needs, including bathing and toileting
• Medical appointments
• Administering prescribed medications
• Meal preparation, cooking and following prescribed diet
• Household chores such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting
• Participating in community life such as shopping, leisure activities and visiting family and friends
• Providing supervision to assure safety and welfare

BENEFITS

• Full Time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
• $1,200 cash payout option in lieu of Health Insurance coverage
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 16 to 26 Paid Days Off / year
• Wellness Days (2 per year)
• Sick Time
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Optional 401(k) with Employer match

WORK PERKS

• Paid orientation and training
• Free parking (select locations)
• Employee Activities, Rewards and Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Use of agency vehicle for work-related activities

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Reliable means of transportation
• Driver's license preferred
• The ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
• Act 34 and if applicable, FBI clearances

Experience is not required!

Partners For Quality and its family of agencies are an equal opportunity employer

EOE

Minimum Compensation

USD $19.00/Hr.

Maximum Compensation

USD $19.00/Hr.