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Direct Support Professional- Vocational

UPMC

Direct Support Professional - Vocational

Make a meaningful impact every day as a Direct Support Professional - Vocational with UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in McKeesport, PA!

In this rewarding role, you'll support senior adults and individuals with intellectual disabilities by promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and helping them remain active members of their communities. You'll provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLS) while developing and facilitating engaging facility-based and community-based programming tailored to each individual's interests, strengths, and goals. You'll play a key role in teaching life skills, encouraging socialization, fostering community integration, and supporting opportunities for competitive integrated employment.

Key Information:

  • Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-3:30p (Working Lunch)
  • Location: 230 5th Avenue, McKeesport
  • Parking: Lot on site for a minimal fee
  • Dress Code: Casual

This position is ideal for compassionate professionals who are passionate about empowering others and have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, dementia, or geriatric populations. If this sounds like you, and you strive to help others and build meaningful relationships in your day-to-day work, we'd love to have you join our team- apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Provide transportation & ensure consumer safety and well-being.
  • Deliver individualized support and implement ISP goals.
  • Facilitate community, employment, and skill building activities.
  • Build positive relations with consumers, families, and partners.
  • Maintain accurate documentation, compliance and required training.

High School diploma or GED required. One (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities. Must be 21 years of age or older. Must have a valid PA drivers license & meet the guidelines to be accepted on the agencys vehicle insurance policy.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
  • Driver's License
  • Act 34
  • OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

UPMC
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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