Overnight DSP: Prader-Willi Support & Empowerment

Mainstay Life Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstay Life Services is seeking an Enhanced Direct Support Professional for a 10-hour overnight shift (Thu-Sat, 11:00pm-9:00am) in our Prader-Willi Syndrome program. You will support daily living, meals, medication administration, and community participation while ensuring health, safety, and dignity.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, crisis prevention/intervention, and documentation; requires 18+, Act 33/34 clearance eligibility, and pre-employment drug screening. Training provided.

Qualifications

• Empathy and patience in supporting individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism.
• Strong communication skills for interaction with individuals, families, and staff.
• Ability to assess needs and provide crisis prevention/intervention when required.
• Commitment to person-centered care and community inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Provide supports, interventions, and services to individuals in daily living and activities.
• Maintain health and safety, monitor food intake, and support mobility and personal care.
• Safely administer medications per regulations and policies.
• Engage individuals in social, recreational, and community activities.
• Documentation and administrative duties, including timely reporting and record-keeping.
• Participate in trainings and maintain professional conduct and ethics.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Person-centered care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field (preferred)

Tools

Electronic records software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mainstay Life Services is seeking an Enhanced Direct Support Professional for a 10-hour overnight shift (Thu-Sat, 11:00pm-9:00am) in our Prader-Willi Syndrome program. You will support daily living, meals, medication administration, and community participation while ensuring health, safety, and dignity.

The role emphasizes person-centered care, crisis prevention/intervention, and documentation; requires 18+, Act 33/34 clearance eligibility, and pre-employment drug screening. Training provided.