Direct Support Professional-Residential

    Highlights

    As a DSP, you'll work alongside adults with intellectual disabilities in a supportive residential setting, providing hands-on assistance that helps residents build independence and enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives. From supporting daily living and self-help skills to medication administration and transportation, you'll play an important role in each individual's day while ensuring their safety and well-being.

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    Locationirwin, PA

    Description

    UPMC Mon Yough Behavioral Health is hiring! Turn your compassion into a career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP!

    As a DSP, you'll work alongside adults with intellectual disabilities in a supportive residential setting, providing hands-on assistance that helps residents build independence and enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives. From supporting daily living and self-help skills to medication administration and transportation, you'll play an important role in each individual's day while ensuring their safety and well-being. No prior experience required- we provide all the training you will need to be successful!

    Key Information:

    • Schedule: 4 Shifts per week. Monday 12p-8p, Thursday 6am-5pm, Friday 6am-5pm, Sunday 10a-8pm. Will include holidays, but no on-call requirements.
    • Location: 11981 North Street, 15642
    • Parking: Free on site
    • Dress Code: Casual

    If you are passionate about empowering others and celebrating progress at every pace, we welcome you to apply today!

    Responsibilities:

    • Assist with daily living skills and personal care.

    • Support resident safety, independence, and well-being.

    • Follow ISPs, care plans, and individualized goals.

    • Assist with medications, appointments, meals and transportation.

    • Maintain a clean, safe and supportive environment.

    • Complete required documentation, training, and administrative tasks.

    • High school diploma or GED required.

    • Prior human services experience preferred.

    • Must have a valid PA drivers license and meet the guidelines to be accepted on the agencys vehicle insurance policy.

    • Upon hire, provide a current physical and Mantoux test, and then ongoing as required by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW.

    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

    • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR
    • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC
    • Driver's License
    • Act 34
    • OAPSA

    UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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