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Merakey; Crafton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

DailyPay

Care.com access

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Discounts

Online learning

Job summary

Merakey in Crafton, PA is seeking a Direct Support Professional to assist residents with daily living activities, provide individualized care under supervision, and document progress in the resident program.

This role requires good verbal and written communication, a current driver's license, and related experience. Evening and overnight shifts are available; pay starts at $17.00 per hour with a $19.00 enhanced option. Comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Related experience is helpful.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills and a current and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, instructs or assists residents in daily living activities.
• Provides individualized care and documents progress.
• Plans and participates in social, recreational and community activities.
• Transports residents to activities or appointments.
• Maintains a safe living environment.
• Documents observations and participates in staff meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Requirements

Related experience is helpful. The employee must possess

Related experience is helpful. The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills and a current and valid driver’s license.

Position

Direct Support Professional

Location

Crafton , PA

Pay Rate

Earn 17.00 per hr w 19.00 per hr enhanced pay option

Shifts available

Evenings, Overnights

Responsibilities

• Supervises, instructs or assists the residents in activities of daily living; such as bathing, dressing, eating and personal hygiene.
• Provides individualized care, active treatment and appropriate documentation under professional direction.
• Provides age‑appropriate, ongoing interactions with residents during structured and unstructured.
• Participates in in‑service training courses.
• Participates in housekeeping functions in the resident living areas, including responsibility for their personal effects, including laundry; mopping and dusting floors, furniture and fixtures; cleaning appliances, cleaning bathrooms and replacing bathroom supplies, disposing of waste.
• Plans and provides guidance in social, recreational, work and community activities.
• Assists with day‑t‑day needs and feelings of the resident. Documents and reports observations of individual behavior.
• Participates in staff meetings as an integral member of the resident interdisciplinary team.
• Transports and/or accompanies residents to various activities in the community, to hospital or clinic appointments or in any emergency.
• Assists with planning menus, following prescribed diets, shopping for, preparing and serving meals while on duty.
• Ensures the safety of the residents is maintained at all times by providing a safe living environment.
• Devises, implements and documents goal plans that emphasize skill development and have objectives which are consistent with assessed needs and specified developmental services and programs, including.

Behavior Supports Plans And Other Required Documentation

• Works cooperatively with all personnel involved in the active treatment of the residents.
• AVS – House Manager Aide (PHMC).

Job Description – Page 2

• Participates in training programs provided by all disciplines involved in the total resident program and the follow through of such programs.
• Requisitions clothing and inventories residents’ personal belongings.
• Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills Andabilities

• Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments.
• Ability to read and write.
• Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of resident program progress.
• Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational and work for residents in an assigned living area.
• Ability to assist with day‑t‑day needs and to record and report observations.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with residents.
• Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to lift and transfer residents (who typically exceed 50 pounds) utilizing recommendations as listed on the Positioning/Mobility List.
• Ability to follow procedures established for safe handling of kitchen equipment, food, and food preparation.
• Ability to maintain effective communication with staff and residents, following individual communication profiles.
• Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of residents.
• Ability to follow instructions and demonstrate flexibility and initiative with the job responsibilities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package - https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!