Direct Support Professional (FT/3rd)

House: Poplar House • Location: Uniontown, PA 15401

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support the lives of our 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 medications
• Other duties as assigned

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week on a rotating shift:

• Week 1: 11 p.m. – 7 a.m., Monday through Thursday, Saturday
• Week 2: 11 p.m. – 7 a.m., Sunday through Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
• Week 3: 11 p.m. – 7 a.m., Sunday, Monday, Wednesday through Friday

Pay

$19.25 per hour • $2,000 sign-on bonus

Benefits

• Health (UPMC), dental, and vision insurance (effective the 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
• Whole-person wellbeing resources
• Mental health resources and support

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 check, physical, and drug screening
• Experience is not required; 2 weeks of paid training provided

Completion of training is required at the start of employment.