Direct Support Professional

Allegheny Community Home Care•Pittsburgh, PA

13d

About The Position

Direct Support Professional for Monroeville and Greentree areas! $1000.00 Signing Bonus!!!! Our Mission Allegheny Community Home Care Will: Attract, train, and retain staff who are committed to providing services of consistently high quality, who are compensated fairly for their work and who are treated with respect. Operate an Agency in a manner which demonstrates adherence to high ethical standards and assures financial stability and thereby protect the ongoing ability to carry out the agency's mission. Our Values CHOICE & CONTRIBUTION SAFETY & STABILITY DIGNITY & RESPECT FREEDOM & FULFILLMENT INDIVIUALITY & INCLUSION Job Description Duties: provide companion support to individuals for intellectually disabled adults in a community home setting. Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Allegheny Community Home Care policies and procedures. Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported. Reports to Allegheny Community Home Care House Supervisor.

Requirements

Experience: Direct support: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification: Driver's License (Required)
Do you have or are you willing to receive the Covid Vaccination upon offer of employment?
Are there any infractions on your driving record?

Nice To Haves

Education: High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience: I-DD: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Supports the achievement of individual's personal outcomes.
Accompanies individuals on recreational trips and medical appointments as house staff.
Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.
Completes documentation as it relates to their job responsibilities.
Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Allegheny Community Home Care Lead Supervisor
Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis situation.
Serves as a model to the appropriate language, dress, and behavior.
Receives 24 hours training annually, relevant to Human Services.
Receive medication administration training and be allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.
Assumes other responsibilities as required.