Direct Support Professional - Pool

Devereux • Homestead, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional works in an entry-level residential group home role in the Greater Pittsburgh Area. The position primarily involves following the health and safety protocols in each individual’s Individual Support Plan (ISP) and complying with departmental policies and state regulations. The role requires clear, consistent communication and follow-up with team members, including families, medical professionals, supports coordinators, behavior consultants, other TCV staff, and supervisors.

Staff build positive relationships with individuals, maintain a safe and supervised environment, keep the environment clean and organized, and teach or assist with activities of daily living. After completing specific training, staff supervise assigned shifts, plan and carry out activities, make appropriate notifications, and complete shift documentation accurately and on time. Other duties may include reviewing service notes, conducting observations, providing feedback for required trainings, and mentoring.

This is a casual pool position paying $18 per hour. Casual employees must be available to work at least 25 hours per month in either 8-hour or 12.5-hour shifts. The role regularly involves accompanying individuals to off-site activities and appointments and working with individuals whose behavior may be unpredictable.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license and five years of clean driving history.
• Must be free of dependency on or abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical or controlled substances.
• Physical ability to perform CPR, First Aid procedures, and Behavior Management physical intervention.
• Ability to perform significant and frequent verbal and written communication.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Follow the health and safety protocols outlined in each individual’s ISP and comply with departmental policies and state regulations.
• Communicate and follow up clearly and consistently with families, medical professionals, supports coordinators, behavior consultants, TCV staff, and supervisors.
• Build positive relationships and engage with individuals regardless of their behavior.
• Maintain a safe environment, provide constant supervision, follow program rules and routines, and report and document safety-related incidents.
• Keep the environment clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Teach and assist individuals with activities of daily living, including room cleaning, chores, laundry, and personal hygiene.
• After specific training, supervise assigned shifts and ensure activities are planned and carried out appropriately.
• Make appropriate notifications and complete relevant shift documentation accurately and on time.
• As needed, assist clinicians by reviewing service notes for quality, conduct observations, provide feedback for required trainings, and serve as a mentor.
• Accompany individuals regularly on off-site activities and appointments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance, including telemedicine, preventative care, and mental health services, for eligible full-time employees and eligible family members and domestic partners.
• Dental insurance.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Student loan debt assistance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Continuing education assistance.
• Paid time off that begins accruing on the first day of employment.
• 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit.
• Voluntary or employee-paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
• Employee assistance and work-life balance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED