Direct Support Professional- Residential IDD
About The Position
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at TCV Community Services, located in the North Versailles area of Pittsburgh, work with other dedicated professionals to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. TCV Community Services has been a leading community provider for over 50 years, supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs. They are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable, and creative people to join their community of care. The role involves working in a collaborative environment with a multidisciplinary team approach.
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.
- 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 to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
- Provide support to individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs.
- Apply techniques taught to manage behaviors.
- Assist with Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
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
- ASCEND career accelerator program (includes 100% tuition coverage 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
- Voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
