Direct Support Professional (Float)

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) Float provides individualized care and ongoing support for people with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges in the Squirrel Hill, Penn Hills, Cheswick, and Gibsonia areas. As a regional staffing resource, the DSP Float fills open shifts at designated residential locations, works a minimum of 32 hours per week (including three weekend shifts per month), and demonstrates flexibility in scheduling and travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Housekeeping duties as needed
• Medication administration
• 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; 2 weeks paid training provided by Verland on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene, and individual support plans
• Completion of training is required at the start of employment

Benefits

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision insurances (effective 1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• 403b – 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
• Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support

Pay

$20.00 per hour plus a $2,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

Full‑time position with a minimum of 32 hours per week; required to work three weekend shifts each month.