Direct Support Professional - Pittsburgh

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Benefits:  

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development

Summary
Everyday Community Resources (ECR) is looking for reliable, motivated, career-oriented employees who desire to grow with our agency. Employees at ECR Services work in a group home setting with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. In addition, there are opportunities for advancement.

Description

• Provide opportunities for community integration.
• Document all day-to-day activities and ensure required documentation is completed.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with individuals, families, coworkers, and outside agencies
• Assist clients in maintaining a clean home
• Ensure individuals receive their medication and document accurately
• Assist individuals with meal preparation
• Take individuals to their doctor appointments and ensure documentation by providers is completed.
• Work to implement the goals of the individuals.
• Engage with ongoing training requirements 24 hours of annual training required.
• Exhibit a positive attitude
• Be flexible and a team player
• Promote independence and an everyday life

Requirements  

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred (training available)
• Medication Administration preferred (training available)
• Physical and TB test
• Ability to pass a background check and, if applicable, FBI clearance.
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
• Ability to complete one-person transfers with a wheelchair