DSP Enhanced 38 - Saturday-Wednesday

Mainstay Life Services•Pittsburgh, PA

5d•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Enhanced Direct Support Professionals in Mainstay Life Services’ Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) Program support people with intellectual disabilities and autism in a community living environment that combines careful meal planning with physical exercise. The role supports Mainstay’s mission to provide lifelong, high-quality services that help people lead fulfilling lives and realize their vision of a desirable future. Staff assist with daily activities, including meal preparation, medication administration, and transportation to work or community activities, promoting socially valued roles and independence. The position provides direct care and support in daily living, social, and recreational activities. It includes monitoring food intake and implementing a PWS-specific low-calorie diet; supporting activities of daily living, health, wellness, communication, and community inclusion; and implementing positive behavior support and crisis intervention strategies. Staff also help individuals make choices, develop skills, maintain relationships, and participate in community and organizational activities. The role requires maintaining confidential, accurate, timely, person-centered, and trauma-informed documentation; implementing Individual Support Plan outcomes as part of an interdisciplinary team; communicating relevant information to supervisors and peers; attending required meetings and training; and following organizational policies, regulations, and the Code of Conduct. The position is full-time, scheduled for 38 hours per week, Saturday through Wednesday, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Employment is at will.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Valid driver’s license.
Eligibility for Act 33/34 clearances.
Pre-employment drug screen required.
High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities and autism and/or Prader-Willi Syndrome if holding a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field; alternatively, a high school diploma and two years of relevant experience are accepted.
Ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.
Ability to respond quickly to sounds, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, see and respond to dangerous situations, work in extreme weather, and correctly wear personal protective gear for most of the day.
Vision is essential for the position.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a professional and concise manner.

Nice To Haves

Experience with adaptive equipment.
Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.

Responsibilities

Support individuals with typical daily activities and effective communication, and assess needs for interventions and supports.
Provide crisis prevention and intervention services.
Monitor food intake and implement the PWS-specific low-calorie diet.
Assist with activities of daily living, including grooming, bathing, and dressing.
Implement positive behavior support strategies to support positive outcomes and manage challenging behaviors.
Participate in additional learning opportunities related to supporting people with PWS.
Support individuals’ health and wellness through exercise, healthy eating, and engagement in their neighborhood and community.
Safely administer medications in accordance with applicable regulations and Mainstay policies and procedures.
Promote independence and community inclusion, advocate for individuals, and empower them to make choices.
Provide education, training, and self-development opportunities in accordance with each individual’s ISP.
Build and maintain relationships with individuals’ families, friends, and other supporters.
Support participation in community and organizational activities, treating individuals with dignity and respect and encouraging development of daily living and interpersonal skills.
Maintain confidentiality and the integrity and security of paper and electronic health and care records.
Complete and submit required documentation accurately and on time, using person-centered and trauma-informed language.
Use technology for documentation, including electronic client records, Microsoft Office, email, payroll, and timekeeping.
Communicate information, problems, and concerns with supervisors and peers as needed.
Assess and evaluate individuals’ behaviors and skills and implement ISP outcome action plans as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Complete written service notes and report billing hours as directed.
Attend and actively participate in mandatory staff meetings and meetings with individuals’ support teams as needed.
Maintain professional conduct and dress and cooperate with staff, individuals, families, community members, vocational providers, and educational providers.
Follow the agency Code of Conduct and assist in training new staff.
Complete other duties assigned by the Program Manager, Associate Coordinator, and Program Coordinator.
Complete required annual training, including compliance and integrity training, and report concerns about compliance or business practices.