Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and recreational activities.
- Provide support and assistance to foster maximum independence of individuals.
- Participate in the development and implementation of the individual support plan.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals.
- Aid and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community.
- Observe individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical condition, utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document and report accordingly.
- Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all necessary training is provided).
- Assist/perform needed cooking, housekeeping and cleaning duties.
- Maintain logs and records pertaining to individuals.
Requirements
- Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
- Valid driver’s license, required.
- Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred.
Qualifications
- Competitive Wages: $20.00 an hour*
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
- Generous PTO package
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
- Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $2,500 per year for part-time employees
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Benefits
- Passavant Memorial Homes offers a variety of benefits including:
- Competitive Wages: $20.00 an hour*
- Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
- Generous PTO package
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
- Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $2,500 per year for part-time employees
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
Pay
$20.00 an hour*
Schedule
Open Interviews will be held from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant (370 East Main Street, Mount Pleasant, PA 15666), Wednesdays in Rochester (641 Reno Street Rochester, PA 15074) and Fridays in Harmarville (102 Passavant Way Pittsburgh, PA 15238). Stop in to learn more about the open positions we have available with our knowledgeable recruitment team. You can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! Please bring a photo ID as this is required to enter the building.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Contact Information
If you are having issues or need assistance while filling out the application, please reach out to careers@passavant.org.
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