Passavant Memorial Homes · 2 months ago
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Greensburg, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $19.50/hrPassavant Memorial Homes is a leading provider of support for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. They are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions, responsible for assisting individuals with daily activities to promote independence.
Individual & Family Services
Responsibilities
Provide direct care services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and recreational activities
Provide support and assistance to foster maximum independence of individuals
Participate in the development and implementation of the individual support plan
Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals
Assist and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community
Observe individuals’ behaviors and changes in physical condition, utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document and report accordingly
Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all necessary training is provided)
Assist/perform needed cooking, housekeeping and cleaning duties
Maintain logs and records pertaining to individuals
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 18 years of age, required
Valid driver's license, required
Preferred
Experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities, preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
Generous PTO package
401K Retirement Plan
Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees, up to $3,000 per year for full-time employees and up to $1,500 per year for part-time employees
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program
Company
Passavant Memorial Homes
It is the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes to empower individuals with intellectual disabilities and behavioral health needs to live successfully in the community.
Founded in 1895
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase