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Merakey is hiring a Direct Support Professional for Crafton/Pittsburgh, PA. The role covers evenings, weekends, and overnights with PRN flexible scheduling. Earn up to $22.50/hr with enhanced pay options.
The position focuses on supervising staff, coordinating daily routines, and supporting residents in accordance with policies and ICF/IDD regulations. Qualifications include a four-year college degree or equivalent experience with individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities, plus
Position: Direct Support Professional
Location: Crafton/Pittsburgh , PA
Pay Rate: Earn up to 20.50per hr , 22.50 per hr with election of enhanced Pay
S hifts available: evenings, weekends, overnights., PRN Flexible
Develops effective working schedules and staff coverage for their shift.
Supervises and coordinates daily routine.
Assists in the development of policies and procedures with regard to shift routines.
Formulates, organizes and conducts training programs, orientation of new staff and management training.
Works with Apartment Manager and Assistant Manager to direct, coordinate and discipline staff to ensure adherence to facility policies and ICF/IDD regulations.
Maintains accurate records pertinent to their area; i.e. staff Attendance Charts, in-service training, etc.
Maintains supplies, office supplies, forms and records, etc.
Assists staff with resident discipline and care.
Assists staff and Apartment management to ensure the effective operation of residential areas.
Works closely with other departments to ensure the needs of the residents are met.
Is flexible with regard to their work schedule.
Conducts fire drills, checks smoke detectors and pull stations weekly.
Assists with interviewing applicants.
Reviews staff development and performance evaluations, makes recommendations for staff promotions.
Makes frequent inspections of the facility and monitors overall operations.
Enforces and advises the Residential Service Director about any concerns or problems.
Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.
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.
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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!
A four-year college degree or prior work experience with individuals with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities in a similar setting is required, or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
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