Direct Support Professional (FT/2nd)

The Verland Foundation Inc.; Monaca (Beaver County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

401k Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

PTO

Career Development

Job summary

Verland is seeking Direct Support Professionals to join our team in Monaca, PA. You will provide Exceptional Care to residents in a home-like setting at Center Grange, with an hourly non-exempt role starting at $19.25 per hour.

Shifts include 3pm–11pm for multiple days; 2 weeks of paid training is provided. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, 403b with company match, tuition reimbursement, and PTO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must pass background, physical, and drug screening.
• Experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents while maintaining a safe environment.
• Encourage skill development through activities.
• Record observations and progress notes.
• Assist with meals, housekeeping, and personal care.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Lift and transfer ability

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Description

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: Center Grange

Location: Monaca, PA 15061

Shifts Available

Full Time- 32 hours

3pm - 11pm Sunday / Monday / Friday / 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

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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.

** New Wage $19.25/hr **

$2,000 Sign on Bonus

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.