Direct Support Professional (PT/3rd)
Verland · Aliquippa, PA · 4 wk ago
OTHR$20/hrInternship
House Name: Pine House
Location: Aliquippa, PA 15001
About the role
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides individualized care and ongoing support for people in the community 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.
- Medication administration.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
- Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions.
- Pass a complete background, physical, and drug screening.
- No prior experience required; 2 weeks paid training provided.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (effective the 1st of the month after 30 days).
- 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 and whole‑person wellbeing resources.
- Mental health resources and support.
Pay
$20.00 per hour.
Schedule
Part‑time, 16 hours per week. Shifts: 11 pm – 7 am on Friday and Saturday.