Direct Support Professional
Our Mission: Allegheny Community Home Care will attract, train, and retain staff who are committed to providing services of consistently high quality, who are compensated fairly for their work, and who are treated with respect. We operate an agency in a manner that demonstrates adherence to high ethical standards and assures financial stability, protecting our ongoing ability to carry out the agency's mission.
Our Values: Choice & Contribution, Safety & Stability, Dignity & Respect, Freedom & Fulfillment, Individuality & Inclusion.
About the role
Provide companion support to intellectually disabled adults in a community home setting. Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Allegheny Community Home Care policies and procedures. Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported. Reports to Allegheny Community Home Care House Supervisor.
Responsibilities
- Supports the achievement of individuals' personal outcomes.
- Accompanies individuals on recreational trips and medical appointments as house staff.
- Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
- Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.
- Completes documentation as it relates to job responsibilities.
- Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Allegheny Community Home Care Lead Supervisor.
- Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis situation.
- Serves as a model for appropriate language, dress, and behavior.
- Receives 24 hours of training annually, relevant to Human Services.
- Receives medication administration training and is allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.
- Assumes other responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
- 1 year of direct support experience (required).
- 1 year of I-DD experience (preferred).
- Valid driver's license (required).
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Pay
$17.00 per hour, with a $1,000 signing bonus.
Schedule
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only