Direct Support Professional- Residential IDD

Devereux • North Versailles, PA

2d • $18 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Being a Direct Support Professional has its Advantages: As a DSP at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has been a leading community provider for over 50 years in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs, and we are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care.

Requirements

• Be 18 years of age or older.
• High School Diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license & 3 years of a clean driving record.
• Agree to a PA state criminal history, child abuse record and FBI Clearance.
• Agree to a pre-employment drug screening, one-step TB and physical.
• Have experience with the developmentally disabled or as a care provider (ADL required in care delivery).
• Be empathetic, patient with behaviors and can apply the techniques taught
• Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds

Responsibilities

• Work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
• Support individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs.
• Apply techniques taught to manage behaviors.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance.
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (must work 30 hours a week to be eligible).
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Paid Training.
• Student Loan Assistance.
• Career accelerator program (ASCEND) including tuition and student loan repayment.
• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED