Direct Support Professional (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Life'sWork of Western PA•Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Life'sWork of Western PA is currently hiring both full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals. A Direct Support Professional at Life’sWork is responsible for supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or individuals facing other barriers to employment. A Direct Support Professional will assist our clients to acquire, maintain, and enhance skills required to secure and carry out work-related activities. The Direct Support Professional will work at a variety of work sites, including Life’sWork’s own production facility as well as in a wide range of businesses and organizations through our small group staffing program. Direct Support Professionals are responsible for learning and applying the Individual Support Plan (ISP) and maintaining confidentiality.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required.
A valid PA driver’s license, a good driving record, and current car insurance are required.
Must have a reliable form of transportation to and from work
Ability to multi-task, and be a team player with the confidence to take the lead
Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Well-organized with a customer-oriented approach
Good attention to detail and observation skills
Proficient in computer technical understanding and can pick up on new systems easily
Working knowledge of computer systems to complete documentation
This position requires being able to stand, walk, and/or bend for long periods of time.
Able to lift items weighing up to 20 pounds
Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of date of hire (Life’sWork will cover the cost, if needed).
Will be required to complete Act 153 clearances prior to hire (PATCH, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprinting, and Drug Screen)
Life’sWork is a Drug-Free Workplace and staff are expected to refrain from any illegal drug use while employed with Life’sWork. Employees may be drug tested prior to employment.
May be required to use your personal vehicle to travel to work locations.

Nice To Haves

A secondary degree in psychology, social services, or a related field is preferred.
Leadership and supervision experience are a plus

Responsibilities

Provide job coaching across all of our program areas: facility, community, and in small group staffing locations
May transport participants to and from the worksite using company vehicles
Complete daily documentation of implementation and progress towards the participant’s goals and activities based on the care plan
Support the achievement of the participant’s personal outcomes and goals
Demonstrate knowledge of and implementation of the participant’s support plan
Maintain a clean and safe work environment
Contribute information regarding the participant’s progress for support team meetings when requested
Engage with participants on a daily basis to facilitate growth for learning and opportunities
Identify and provide reasonable accommodation to assist the needs of participants; for example, assisting them with the vending machine or walking them to the bathroom
Provide a person–centered environment that fosters advancement and transition
Act as a role model for appropriate workplace behavior
Engage with all participants in a positive, respectful, and productive manner on a regular basis
Complete and maintain annual staff qualifications, including 24 credit hours of training per year
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Health Coverage: (Full-time only)?
Offers two plans to choose from through Highmark Insurance
Matches up to $700 towards your health savings account (H.S.A.)
Other benefits: (100% paid by employee)
Dental and Vision
Aflac
Legal Shield / Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO):
Staff will accrue up to 20 days within their first year
Holidays: (Full-time & Part-time)
Offers 12 paid holidays per year
Retirement Plan (403(b) Thrift Plan):
Matches 100% of your contribution, not to exceed 5% after 1 year of service at Life’sWork