Direct Support Professional (FT/1st)

Verland CLA • Aliquippa, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Verland is hiring a Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide individualized care and ongoing support to people with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges who live in the community. The role is hourly and non-exempt and is based at Brodhead House in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. The posted schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The advertised wage is $20 per hour, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus.

The DSP helps residents develop skills, participate in social and recreational activities, and maintain a safe, healthy home environment. Duties include implementing individualized programs, documenting observations and daily progress, assisting with personal care and medication, helping with meals and household tasks, and transporting clients in Verland vehicles. Verland provides two weeks of paid training at the start of employment; completing the training is required.

Employees working a minimum of 30 hours are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a healthcare flexible spending account, a company-matched 403(b), tuition reimbursement for core positions, paid time off, paid holidays, and wellbeing and mental health resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable means of transportation.
• Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions.
• Must pass background, physical, and drug screening.
• Completion of Verland’s required two weeks of paid training at the start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Enrich and support residents’ lives while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
• Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities.
• Implement individualized programs and record observations and daily progress notes.
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities.
• Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house.
• Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles.
• Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene.
• Perform housekeeping duties as needed.
• Administer medication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Health insurance through UPMC, available the first of the month following 30 days from the start date.
• Dental insurance, available the first of the month following 30 days from the start date.
• Vision insurance, available the first of the month following 30 days from the start date.
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA).
• Traditional and Roth 403(b) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement for core positions.
• Competitive paid time off plan.
• Eight paid holidays.
• Incentive in lieu of medical coverage.
• Career development.
• Whole-person wellbeing resources.
• Mental health resources and support.
• Two weeks of paid training.

What This Job Offers

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