Direct Support Professional (PT/2nd)

The Verland Foundation Inc.; Sewickley (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA

Dependent Care FSA

403b with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Holidays (8)

Career Development

Wellbeing Resources

Mental Health Support

Job summary

The Verland Foundation Inc. in Sewickley, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional (PT/2nd) to provide exceptional care at our Main Campus. The role supports residents with complex needs, executes individualized programs, and records progress while participating in daily activities and transportation.

Shifts include Part Time- 24 hours, 6pm-6:30am on weekends. Benefits include health, dental, 403b, tuition reimbursement, PTO, and wellness resources. Training is provided at start of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions.
• Must pass background, physical, and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents' lives in a safe, healthy environment.
• Encourage skill development through active treatment activities.
• Implement individualized programs and record progress notes.
• Assist with meals, housekeeping, and transport clients to appointments.
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Ability to lift and transfer without

Pass background

Pass physical

Pass drug screening

Education

High school diploma/GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional (PT/2nd)

The Verland Foundation Inc. Sewickley, Pennsylvania, United States

About this position

Description: Verland is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to join the team at our Main Campus in Sewickley, PA. In this crucial role, you will be providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home.

Shifts available:

Part Time- 24 hours

6pm-6:30am: Saturday and Sunday

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
• 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)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 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

• 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

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.

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.