Direct Support Professional DSP – Brackenridge (RF: 3148)

Humanus; Brackenridge (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals to work full-time with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role involves providing essential support in daily living activities, ensuring safety, and fostering independence in a group home setting. With a focus on training and professional growth, this position is perfect for individuals eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Join a dedicated team committed to improving lives and creating a positive environment for both staff and residents.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma and valid driver's license.
• Up-to-date clearances and CPR training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and skill-building for daily living activities.
• Assist consumers in self-care to maximize independence.
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment.

Skills

Compassion

Eager to learn

Good decision-making

Education

High School diploma

Tools

CPR and First Aid training

PA Criminal Background Check

Job description

We are seeking compassionate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for full-time positions working with individuals with IDDs in Brakenridge, PA, and the surrounding areas. (Additional locations: Vandergrift, Lower Burrell, Natrona Heights, Murrysville, and Leechburg.) We’re looking for candidates for all shifts, but the primary need is overnight from 10:00pm – 7:00am. The DSPs will assist consumers with activities of daily living (ADL) in a group home setting. Eligible candidates must have a High School diploma, a valid driver’s license, and up-to-date clearances. No experience is required; training will be provided.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Up-to-date clearances
  • PA Criminal Background Check
• Current CPR and first aid training
• A recent Physical/TB Test
• A valid Driver’s License
• Must be eager to learn and succeed

Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision, guidance, instruction, and/or skill-building to assigned individuals served within a specific program site regarding daily living activities, safety, and interaction with others.
• Provide active treatment at all times and adhere to standards, procedures, and schedules
• Exercises sound judgment and good decision-making appropriate to the assignment.
• Assist and train consumers in all aspects of self-care to ensure the maximal level of independence for that individual
  • These areas will include all aspects of personal hygiene, shopping, cooking, meal serving, budgeting, laundry, and housekeeping.
• Ensure a safe and clean living environment for residents.
• Intervene in crises.
• Encourage individuals in the constructive use of leisure time.
• Attend scheduled staff team meetings.
• Observe and make written entries in the logbook as directed.

At Humanus, we are devoted to making a difference and improving the lives of others. We proudly serve schools and behavioral health facilities throughout the nation. Our dedication and passion for helping others make us more than a referral service. Establish a relationship with one of the nation’s largest referral agencies for behavioral health, choose positions that best fit your schedule, and allow yourself to grow professionally.

Humanus is ultimately about people — working with people in order to work for people.