Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Job Description

Direct Support Professional for Monroeville

$1000.00 Signing Bonus!!!!

Our Mission

• Allegheny Community Home Care Will:
• Attract, train, and retain staff who are committed to providing services of consistently high quality, who are compensated fairly for their work and who are treated with respect.
• Operate an Agency in a manner which demonstrates adherence to high ethical standards and assures financial stability and thereby protect the ongoing ability to carry out the agency's mission.

Our Values

CHOICE & CONTRIBUTION

SAFETY & STABILITY

DIGNITY & RESPECT

FREEDOM & FULFILLMENT

INDIVIUALITY & INCLUSION

Job Description

• Duties: provide companion support to individuals for intellectually disabled adults in a community home setting. Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Allegheny Community Home Care policies and procedures. Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported. Reports to Allegheny Community Home Care House Supervisor.
• Responsibilities:
• Supports the achievement of individual's personal outcomes.
• Accompanies individuals on recreational trips and medical appointments as house staff.
• Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
• Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.
• Completes documentation as it relates to their job responsibilities.
• Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Allegheny Community Home Care Lead Supervisor
• Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis situation.
• Serves as a model to the appropriate language, dress, and behavior.
• Receives 24 hours training annually, relevant to Human Services.
• Receive medication administration training and be allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.
• Assumes other responsibilities as required.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability
• Weekends only

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Are there any infractions on your driving record?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Direct support: 1 year (Required)
• I-DD: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)