Direct Support Professional ($3,000 Incentive & NEW Starting Wage)

Partners For Quality, Inc.

Monroeville (Allegheny County)

On-site

USD 19,320 - 27,517

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid orientation and training

Free parking (select locations)

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A nonprofit human services agency is seeking a Direct Support Professional in Monroeville, PA. This role provides essential care and support to clients with behavioral health challenges and intellectual disabilities. Key responsibilities include documentation, assisting with daily living activities, and ensuring the safety and welfare of clients. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications. Full-time offers a robust benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurances.

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED is required.
At least 18 years of age is a must.
Experience in the field of Human Services is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct care and support to clients with Intellectual Disabilities.
Assist with activities of daily living and document goal data.
Participate in required training and maintain certifications.

Skills

Experience in the field of Human Services

Ability to lift and transfer

CPR, First Aid Certification

Medication Administration Certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

ORGANIZATION: Milestone Centers Inc. DEPARTMENT: IDD Residential POSITION: Direct Support Professional (DSP) STATUS: Full Time; SCHEDULE / HOURS: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 4:00 PM- 12:00 AM, 12:00 AM - 8:00 AM ALL shifts available! LOCATION: Multiple sites - Monroeville, Penn Hills, Wilkinsburg areas

Milestone Centers, a subsidiary of Partners For Quality Inc., is a nonprofit, community-based human services agency supporting individuals with behavioral health challenges and intellectual & developmental disabilities in communities throughout Western Pennsylvania. Our Agency oversees 20 residential settings, two outpatient offices, three adult training facilities, a prevocational enterprise program, a consumer drop-in center, habilitation services, and two Health Care Quality Units in Butler and Warren, which train professionals in 18 counties.

Responsibilities

This position provides direct care and support to clients with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (IDA) supported through the Residential Program with their individual goals and activities of daily living, as needed and as defined in their Individual Support Plans (ISPs).

Demonstrates and reflects a commitment to the mission and values of Milestone by serving others with respect, dignity, and compassion
Communicates in writing and orally clearly and effectively with IDA residential clients, peers, Milestone associates and all team members
Works with residential clients and their teams to maintain a safe and healthy home environment
Expectation to the immediate reporting of any unmet safety or welfare needs by notifying the Community Living Manager, Residential Director, Nurse, or other on-call personnel.
Assists the IDA residential clients in the maintenance of the home, including cooking, cleaning, laundry, shopping, and personal hygiene needs.
Document goal data, implement goal plans and provide input to individual assessments and goals
Provides supervision, support and assistance to IDA residential clients as defined in their ISPs
Participate in all required training and maintain required 24-hours of annual training
Provides behavioral and crisis support as defined in the Individual Support Plan
Maintains an eligible PA, OH, or WV Driver’s license and transports clients as required
Actively participates in team and staff meetings
Maintains medication administration certification to ensure the ability to safely administer and document medication administration.
Assists clients to experience and participate in community activities and outings
Completes Daily Service Notes, Communication Notes and Incident Reports as required
Reviews and implements all ISPs and related plans (ie. SEEPs, Crisis Plans, Behavior Support Plans, etc.)
Utilizes the electronic timekeeping system to record time worked and immediately report instances of missed punches to the Supervisor
Reviews and understands licensing regulations to ensure that standards are met
Performs work assigned by Community Living Manager
Works scheduled shift at assigned site and/or any other site as needed to maintain health and safety of IDA residential clients.
Remains on-site to provide support and supervision to residential clients until they are relieved by incoming staff or supervisor
Understanding and compliance with all Partners For Quality Corporate Personnel Policies and Procedures and Milestone specific Personnel and Operational Policies and Procedures
Other duties as assigned by the Community Living Manager

Cash Incentives

$1,000 Employee Referral (for successfully referring someone to Full Time employment)
$2,500 Employee Referral (for successfully referring a full time Direct Support Professional)

Benefits