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 PSLF program

Benefits

• $20.00 hourly rate is applicable to many available block shift positions. These positions include a 50-cent per hour block rate premium. Regular shifts (i.e., part-time, daylight, afternoon, and overnight shifts) are at a rate of $19.50 per hour.

Pay

• $20.00 an hour*

Schedule

• Open Interviews will be held from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant, Wednesdays in Rochester, and Fridays in Harmarville.