Direct Support Professional (FT/1st/2nd)

About the role

As a Direct Support Professional at Verland’s Bairdford House in Gibsonia, PA, you will provide exceptional care and ongoing support to individuals with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges, helping them live safely and develop skills in a home‑like environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized care and maintain a safe, healthy environment
• Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
• Implement individualized programs and record 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 using 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
• No prior experience required; 2 weeks paid training provided

Benefits

• Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision insurances (effective 1st 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

Hourly wage: $20.00/hr • Sign‑on bonus: $2,000

Schedule

Full‑time, 40 hours per week: Tuesday‑Thursday 3 pm–11 pm and Saturday 7 am–11 pm.