Direct Support Professional

About the role

Verland is seeking Direct Support Professionals to provide exceptional care to individuals in Bethel Park, PA. This hourly, non‑exempt position involves individualized care, skill development, and support for residents with complex physical, medical and intellectual challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional care to individuals
• Provide individualized care and ongoing support for people with complex physical, medical and intellectual challenges
• Enrich and support the lives of residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
• Implement individualized programs; record all observations and daily progress notes
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
• Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house
• Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
• Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed
• Administer medication
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable means of transportation
• Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
• Must pass a complete background, physical, and drug screening
• Experience is not required
• Two weeks paid training provided by Verland (covers daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene, and individual support plans); completion required before start of employment

Benefits

• Health (UPMC), dental and vision insurance (effective first of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• 403(b) – traditional and Roth with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO plan
• 8 paid holidays
• Incentive in lieu of medical coverage
• Career development opportunities
• Whole person wellbeing resources
• Mental health resources and support

Pay

$20.00 per hour wage; $2,000 sign‑on bonus

Schedule

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week
• Shifts: 7 am – 3 pm, 3 pm – 11 pm, 11 pm – 7 am