What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (DSP) Full Time or Part Time position at Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh?
RATE INCREASE! We've raised our starting rate to $17 per hour! Experience taken into consideration for increased rates. Asleep overnight starting rate raised to $12 per hour.
Work for Emmaus and make a difference! IMMEDIATELY HIRING DSPs - no experience necessary and paid training is provided. Double Time for Holidays. WE LOVE OUR DSPs!
Full Time Benefit Package includes: Healthcare (90% employer paid for employee, 85% for all other family tiers), dental &vision (100% employer paid for family), paid time off - 4 weeks (20 days), short term and long term disability, $25,000 life insurance policy, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement program (after 1 year full time), and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support employee mental health.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Starting Salary: $17 - $22.29 per hour (*$12 - $15.29 per hour for Asleep Overnight)
*Part Time Weekend DSP: 11pm - 7am, 7am - 3pm, 9am - 5pm, 2pm - 10pm, 3pm - 11pm and Sun 3pm - 11pm; potential for 12 or 16 hour shifts
*Full Time DSP Monday - Friday 3pm - 11pm
*Full Time Block Weekend DSP 10pm Friday - 10pm Sunday
As a Direct Support Professional you will learn to:
*Enter into respectful relationships with people with intellectual disabilities
*Do menu planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation (including special diets)
*Administer medications
*Assist with medical appointments and personal hygiene
*Help develop, carry out, and document goals and implement Individual Support plans
*Work as a team member, follow directions, and attend staff meetings as required
*Participate in community celebrations such as birthday parties and holidays
*Maintain compliance with all State and County mandated regulations
*Plan and provide residents with opportunities for socialization and recreation both at home and in the community
*Assist residents with money management and follow strict policies on safeguarding resident and agency funds
*Support the values of the Emmaus Community'
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Work Location:
- Multiple locations
Work Remotely
- No
Equal Opportunity Employer: Equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $22.29 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you available to work a full time block weekend shift, Friday 10pm - Sunday 10pm (48 hours, minus 8 hours for sleep = 40 hours)
- Are you interested in working a part time shift? Please describe your availability.
- Are you interested in working a full time Monday - Friday 2pm - 10pm or 3pm - 11pm shift (40 hours)?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12 - $15