Direct Support Staff -Pittsburgh Full Time and Part Time

Step by Step, Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Step by Step, Inc. is hiring Direct Support Staff in Pittsburgh for full-time and part-time positions. The role involves assisting adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals through daily support and care.

Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to work both weekends and holidays. Step by Step is dedicated to building an inclusive workforce and offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older with a current driver's license.
• No prohibitive criminal offenses.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with daily living activities including personal hygiene and mobility.
• Implement individualized care plans for clients.
• Engage clients in social activities to promote independence.
• Monitor changes in behavior or health, reporting concerns.
• Maintain a positive atmosphere and documentation of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Empathy and patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Staff – Pittsburgh Full Time and Part Time

We are Hiring Direct Support Professionals in Pittsburgh for these locations.

Greenburgh Greennock Royal Oak

We are in search of reliable, energetic, patient, and compassionate people to work in a cohesive team to provide supports to adults with Developmental Disabilities. The DSS supports those in our care to reach their highest potential by providing them with assistance to achieve their goals and their daily activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are critical in this line of work. Computer literacy skills are essential.

DSP Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as personal hygiene (showering, brushing teeth), dressing, grooming, eating, and mobility.
• Implement individualized care plans tailored to each client's needs and preferences.
• Engage individuals in social and recreational activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
• Monitor individuals for any changes in behavior or health status, reporting concerns to the appropriate staff members.
• Maintain a positive and supportive atmosphere that encourages client participation and empowerment.
• Perform first aid and CPR when necessary, ensuring the health and safety of all clients.
• Pass the ODP medication administration training.
• Document daily progress of goals and overall care.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

All Team Members must:

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• Have a current driver's license with no suspensions or points within the past three years.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Have no prohibitive criminal offenses.
• Be available to work on weekends and holidays.

Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, parental status, and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.