Direct Support Professional

Lifesteps Inc • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Lifesteps is a non-profit human services organization which has been serving Western Pennsylvania for nearly 100 years by “helping individuals and families with life's changing needs”. The Agency provides programs and services to help those with special needs live to their fullest potential. If you have a strong desire to help others and serve the community, this is the right opportunity for you. The Direct Support Professional provides a high level of quality care to individuals while ensuring that each individual is treated with respect and dignity. Improves the quality of life for each individual by assisting them in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community.

Requirements

• 18 yrs. or older
• Ability to lift 200 lbs. with assistance
• Valid driver’s license/auto insurance
• Ability to obtain ACT 33/34 and FBI clearances

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of quality care to individuals.
• Ensure that each individual is treated with respect and dignity.
• Assist individuals in learning to live and function as independently as possible in their home and community.

Benefits

• 100% agency paid medical, dental and vision insurance premiums
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal/emergency time
• Short & long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403B Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance
• 12 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees