Direct Support Staff -$17/hr. 3pm-11pm

Delta-T Group North Jersey, Inc.; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Weekly compensation processing

Flexibility in scheduling

Professional growth opportunities

Access to a wide range of client opportunities

Job summary

A leading company is seeking motivated and reliable Direct Support Aides to work in various locations around Pittsburgh. This role involves providing compassionate care to residents with mental health needs, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring their individual growth and well-being. Flexible evening shifts are available, allowing workers to choose their hours, making it ideal for supplementing income. Candidates must possess relevant experience and certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness.
• Current Physical/TB screening.
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassion and emotional support to residents.
• Assist residents with tasks like meal preparation and personal care.
• Monitor and redirect residents as needed.

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

With over 35 years in business, Delta-T Group has built a reputation for referring highly qualified professionals for rewarding short- and long-term independent contract opportunities.

Several of our clients have urgent needs for motivated and reliable Drect Support Aides to work in group/residential east of Pittsburgh (Monroeville, Penn Hills, Wilkinsburg, Swissvale and more) Which location is closest to you? SUPPLEMENT YOUR INCOME! Ask about our sign on bonus..

CLIENT'S HOURLY COMPENSATION RATE & AVAILABLE HOURS
* $17/hr. compensation depending on Contractor's qualifications, availability, and skills.
* 2nd (Evening) Shifts available.
* Weekdays or Weekends: You tell us what shifts YOU can work!
* Some assignments ongoing and client negotiable temp-to-perm!

SUMMARY OF CLIENT'S DESCRIPTION OF THIS OPPORTUNITY
* Provide compassion and emotional support to residents with Mental Health and/or IDD, ensuring all activities are designed and implemented with a goal of individual growth.
*Assist residents with tasks they are unable to perform for themselves such as: meal preparation, cooking, bathing, dressing and light housekeeping, monitoring and redirecting residents, as needed.

CLIENT'S REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
* Experience with individuals with developmental disabilities or mental illness
* High School Diploma or GED
* Current Physical/TB screening
* Current CPR/First Aid Certification
* PA State Criminal Background
* COVID Vaccine required.
Don't have the credentials needed? Ask how we can assist
**MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND & RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION
* *MUST BE RELIABLE & DEPENDABLE WITH BOTH THE CARE YOU PROVIDE AS WELL AS ATTENDANCE

DTG ADVANTAGES
* Establish a relationship with one of the nation's largest referral agencies for behavioral-health.
* Compensation processed weekly.
* Increase or decrease your schedule at your discretion: choose opportunities that best fit your schedule.
* Ability to grow professionally.
* Access to a broad array of client opportunities.

DTG'S COMPANY OVERVIEW
Delta-T Group's mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable referrals, and innovative staffing solutions, for the social services, behavioral health, allied health and special education fields, for the betterment of independent behavioral health professionals seeking new opportunities and those needing care and support.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Candidates replying to this role usually have experience or interest in other roles including: Direct Care Worker, DSPs, Care Givers, Home Health Aide, Mental Health Technicians, MHTs, Behavior Health Technicians, BHTs, and Youth Care Workers.