Direct Support Professional

EIG Services LLC; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Job summary

A community support organization in Allegheny County, Monroeville is seeking dedicated individuals to assist clients with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will support clients in maintaining a clean home, help with meal preparation, and ensure medication administration. Expectations include excellent communication skills and the ability to work flexibly and as part of a team. CPR training and a valid driver's license are necessary, and ongoing training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification training included.
• Must have a reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Document all day-to-day activities accurately.
• Assist clients in maintaining a clean home.
• Engage with ongoing training requirements.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to handle stressful situations

Ability to provide personal care

Flexible and a team player

Exhibit a positive attitude

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Provide opportunities for community integration.
• Document all day-to-day activities and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with individuals, families, coworkers, and outside agencies
• Assist clients in maintaining a clean home
• Ensure individuals receive their medication and document accurately
• Assist individuals with meal preparation
• Take individuals to their doctor appointments and ensure documentation by providers is completed.
• Work to implement the goals of the individuals.
• Engage with ongoing training requirements, at least 24 hours of annual training required.
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Be flexible and a team player
• Promote independence and an everyday life

Responsibilities

• Document all day-to-day activities and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with individuals, families, coworkers, and outside agencies
• Assist clients in maintaining a clean home
• Ensure individuals receive their medication and document accurately
• Assist individuals with meal preparation
• Take individuals to their doctor appointments and ensure documentation by providers is completed.
• Work to implement the goals of the individuals.
• Engage with ongoing training requirements, at least 24 hours of annual training required.
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Be flexible and a team player
• Promote independence and an everyday life

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Clean driving record
• Reliable transportation
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification (onsite training & certification provided during orientation)
• Medication Administration (onsite training & certification provided during orientation)
• Current Physical and TB test within one year
• Ability to pass a background check, and, if applicable, FBI clearance.
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to complete one-person transfers with a wheelchair
• Ability to provide personal care