Full-Time Direct Support Professional — Empowerment in Action

Life'sWork of Western PA; Monessen (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

403(b) thrift plan

Job summary

Life’sWork of Western PA is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes coaching, transportation to worksites, and documenting progress per ISP while upholding confidentiality.

You will support participants in learning and applying their care plans, maintain a safe environment, and participate in team meetings to track progress and outcomes. A driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required. A secondary degree in psychology, social services, or a related field is preferred.
• A valid PA driver’s license and a good driving record is highly preferred.
• Must have a reliable form of transportation to and from work

Responsibilities

• Provide job coaching across program areas: facility, community, and small group staffing locations
• May transport participants to and from the worksite using company vehicles
• Complete daily documentation of implementation and progress toward the participant’s goals and activities based on the care plan
• Support the achievement of the participant’s personal outcomes and goals
• Demonstrate knowledge of and implementation of the participant’s support plan
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Contribute information regarding the participant’s progress for support team meetings when requested
• Engage with participants daily to facilitate growth for learning and opportunities
• Identify and provide reasonable accommodation to assist participant needs
• Provide a person-centered environment that fosters advancement and transition
• Act as a role model for appropriate workplace behavior
• Engage with all participants in a positive, respectful, and productive manner
• Complete and maintain annual staff qualifications, including 24 credit hours of training per year
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills

Multitask

Team player

PC basics

Verbal communication

Organization

Leadership

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Secondary degree in psychology or related field

Job description

Life’sWork of Western PA is seeking a full-time Direct Support Professional to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role includes coaching, transportation to worksites, and documenting progress per ISP while upholding confidentiality.

You will support participants in learning and applying their care plans, maintain a safe environment, and participate in team meetings to track progress and outcomes. A driver’s license and reliable transportation are preferred.