Direct Support Professional (FT/1st/2nd)

Bottlenotes Inc.; Beaver (Beaver County); On-site; USD 40,040 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid training

Job summary

Verland is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our Beaver, PA team. This full-time, non-exempt role pays $19.25 per hour with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

You will provide care to residents with complex needs, support daily living, transport clients, assist with meals and personal care, and participate in activities with the home.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must pass a background check, physical and drug screening.
• Experience not required.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities.
• Implement individualized programs; record observations and daily progress notes.
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities.
• Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles.
• Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Housekeeping duties as needed.
• Medication Administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

** New Wage $19.25/hr **

$2,000 Sign on Bonus

Verland is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals' to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home.

House Name: Second St House

Location: Beaver, PA 15009

Shifts Available

Full Time- 40 hours

7am - 11pm, Sunday, 7am - 3pm Thursday thru Saturday

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for individualized care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical, medical and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Contributions

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
• Implement individualized programs; record all observations and daily progress notes.
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
• Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house
• Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
• Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene
• Housekeeping duties as needed
• Medication Administration
• Other duties as assigned

Exceptional Benefits

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
• Career Development
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable means of transportation
• Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
• Must pass a complete Background, Physical, and Drug screening
• Experience is not required!

2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual’s support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.

Visit https://www.verland.org/ to learn more about what makes Verland expectational!

Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.