Direct Support Professional (PT/1st)
Bottlenotes Inc. · Hermitage, PA · 2 mo ago
On-siteOTHR$19.25/hrPart-time
House: Hasenflu House • Location: Hermitage, PA 16148 • Part-time, rotating 8-hour shifts: Week 1 – Saturday 7am–3pm, Week 2 – Thursday 7am–3pm, Week 3 – Thursday 7am–3pm.
About the role
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized care and ongoing support for people with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.
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
- Perform housekeeping duties as needed
- Administer medications
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
After 30 days of employment (minimum 30 hours worked), employees enjoy:
- Health (UPMC), Dental, and Vision insurance (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 opportunities
- Whole-person wellbeing resources
- Mental health resources and support
Pay
$19.25 per hour.
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. Verland provides 2 weeks of paid training to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, and each individual’s support plan and personal development goals.