Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Personal Care Home

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services; Rochester (Beaver County); On-site; USD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Direct Support Professionals to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs. In this rewarding role, you will assist with personal care and daily living activities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Join a team that has been committed to promoting choice and independence for over 120 years. With competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development, this position offers a fulfilling career path where your contributions truly make a difference. Apply today to start your journey in a dynamic and supportive workplace!

Benefits

Competitive wages

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO package

401K Retirement Plan

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver's license.
• 6 months experience in a personal care setting is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with personal care and daily living activities.
• Maintain a safe and clean living environment for residents.
• Observe and report any behavioral or physical changes.

Skills

Compassion

Motivation to help others

Personal care assistance

Housekeeping duties

Observation skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Driver's License

Job description

$1,000 BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS!*

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking responsible, caring, and dedicated people to fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions in the Rochester area at our Personal Care Home. Available shifts include evening and overnight shifts.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.

Apply today to find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

• Assist individuals with personal care, such as bathing, shaving, dressing, oral hygiene, etc.
• Provide a safe, healthy and clean living environment
• Perform needed housekeeping duties
• Provide assistance with tasks of daily living such as shopping, care of personal possessions, telephone use, and social/leisure activities
• Observe for behavioral and physical changes in condition, and report as appropriate
• Offer input into the development of the Treatment Plan
• Maintain various records pertaining to individuals, following established documentation methods

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

• Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
• Valid driver’s license, required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• 6 months experience working directly with individuals in a personal care setting.

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Competitive Wages: $19.00 an hour
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
• Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $3,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $1,500 per year for part-time employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program

Now offering Open Interviews at our regional offices! Open Interviews will be held from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant (370 East Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666), Wednesdays in Rochester (641 Reno Street Rochester, PA 15074) and Fridays in Harmarville (102 Passavant Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Stop in to learn more about the open positions we have available with our knowledgeable recruitment team. You can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! Please bring a photo ID as this is required to enter the building.

*Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $1,000 sign‐on bonus. 25% of the total sign-on bonus, which is $250 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $750 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment. 25% of the total amount of the sign‐on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview. If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $250. Sign-on bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from January 1, 2025 through March 31, 2025.

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.