Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) - Specialized Adult Residential

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct care services and specialized care in daily living, social and recreational activities.
• Provide assistance and support to foster maximum independence of individuals.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the individual support plan.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals.
• Aid and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community.
• Observe individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical condition, utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document and report accordingly.
• Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all necessary training is provided).
• Maintain various records regarding individuals.
• Perform needed housekeeping and cleaning duties (home and vehicle).

Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age, required.
• Valid driver’s license, required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field (Official transcripts must be supplied), required.
• Two years experience working with children with ID or mental health, required.
• Or
• Associates degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited college or university in a related field (Official transcripts must be supplied), required.
• Four years experience working with children with ID or mental health, required.

Qualifications

• Competitive Wages: $23.00 an hour*
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
• Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $5,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $2,500 per year for part-time employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) Positions
• Orientation Bonus of $1,000 for Direct Support Professional Positions

Pay

Competitive Wages: $23.00 an hour*

Regular shifts (i.e., part-time, daylight, afternoon, and overnight shifts) are at a rate of $22.50 per hour.

The $23.00 hourly rate is applicable to many available block shift positions. These positions include a 50-cent per hour block rate premium.

Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS) Position will receive a $5,000 Sign‐On Bonus. 25% of the total sign‐on bonus, which is $1,250 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $3.750 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment. 25% of the total amount of the sign‐on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview. If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $1,250.

Prospective employees hired for a Direct Support Professional Position are also eligible for an Orientation Bonus of $1,000, with $500 being paid after completion of On-The-Job training and $500 being paid out after completion of working the first week in prospective employee’s selected shift.

Bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from May 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.

Schedule

Available full-time positions consist of daylight shifts (8:00 am - 10:00 pm), evening shifts (2:00 pm - 12:00 am), or Block Shifts.

Block Shifts are a condensed work week and require staying overnight at the residence in an on-call capacity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Passavant Memorial Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

If you are having issues or need assistance while filling out the application, please reach out to careers@passavant.org.

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