Direct Support Professional

Merakey•Pittsburgh, PA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Direct Support Professional provides direct, individualized care to residents in a residential setting. This role supports daily living activities, promotes skill development, and ensures a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, implementing treatment and behavior plans, supporting recreational and community activities, documenting resident progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. The DSP also helps maintain residents’ living spaces, transports residents to community activities, and participates in ongoing training and staff meetings.

Requirements

Specialized care for the developmentally disabled
Providing individualized care
Continuous active treatment
Promotion of residents’ personal development
Following appropriate procedures
Following a designated shift routine

Responsibilities

Assisting with personal care
Implementing treatment and behavior plans
Supporting recreational and community activities
Documenting resident progress
Collaborating with the interdisciplinary team
Maintaining residents’ living spaces
Transporting residents to community activities
Participating in ongoing training and staff meetings

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Access to healthcare advocacy support
Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth options
DailyPay - access your pay when you need it
On the Goga well-being platform
Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services
Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships
Employee discounts and savings programs
Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes