Direct Support Professional

Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

15d•$17 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh is hiring Direct Support Professionals to support people with intellectual disabilities in their daily routines, skill development, relationships, personal goals, and participation in activities at home and in the community. No prior experience is required; training and support are provided. Positions are available full-time and part-time across daytime, evening, overnight, weekend, and in-home schedules at multiple locations in the Pittsburgh area. The posting lists hourly rates of $17.00–$22.29, with a lower rate of $12.00–$15.29 for asleep overnights. Sign-on bonuses are $2,000 for full-time and $1,000 for part-time positions. The role reports to a Residential Advisor.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or higher education.
Driver’s license.
Act 34 and FBI clearances.
Pre-employment physical and TB (Mantoux) test.
Willingness to learn; experience is not required and training is provided.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

Support residents with personal hygiene and medical appointments, and administer medications.
Plan menus, shop for groceries, and prepare meals that meet residents’ dietary needs.
Keep the home clean and well maintained and care for residents’ belongings.
Build respectful, trusting relationships with residents and uphold Emmaus’s mission and values.
Provide opportunities for social and recreational activities at home and in the community, and participate in celebrations such as birthdays and holidays.
Help develop residents’ goals and outcomes and support their progress.
Implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) as written and complete required documentation.
Assist residents with money management and safeguard resident and agency funds according to policy.
Conduct and document monthly fire drills and comply with state- and county-mandated regulations.
Work collaboratively with the team under the Residential Advisor’s supervision and attend required staff meetings.
Cross-train at a minimum of one other Emmaus location.

Benefits

$2,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions and $1,000 for part-time positions.
Healthcare, 90% employer-paid for employee-only coverage and 85% for other coverage tiers.
Dental and vision coverage, 100% employer-paid, including family coverage.
Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
$25,000 life insurance policy.
403(b) retirement plan.
Paid time off: four weeks (20 days).
Double time for most worked holidays.
Tuition reimbursement after one year of full-time employment.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program eligibility.