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Residential Program / Direct Care Worker $15.75 - Full-Time positions available in residential setting for adults with intellectual disabilities and autism in Washington, PA.
Hourly rate to start is $15.75, Paid Time Off (PHO) and 90% Employer-Paid Health Insurance after 90 day probationary period.
Requirements
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
- Valid PA Driver's License a plus, but not necessary.
- At least one (1) year of experience with adults with intellectual disabilities a plus.
Must be able to support adults with intellectual disabilities in their activities of daily living, such as cooking, cleaning. laundry, grooming, transfers, range of motion exercises, positioning, crisis intervention, ect. Must be able to assist on outings, such as medical appointments, personal shopping, etc. Must be able to assist in leisure activities.
Must have effective verbal and written skills necessary to communicate with individuals, staff, families and other agencies as necessary. Must create comprehensive documentation to effectively communicate pertinent information concerning the individuals residing at the home. Must possess the necessary relationship to work with individuals, peers, and supervisory staff. Must demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills.
Must be able to assist in lifting over 50 pounds which may require bending, squatting, and turning to achieve proper positioning/placement of individuals. Must be capable of maneuvering mobility devices, such as wheelchairs. Must be able to speak and write fluent English, as well as see, hear, stand, sit, and walk. Ability to drive a plus.
PA Criminal History Checks will be performed on all prospective employees who live, or have lived in PA for the last two years according to 55 Pa. Code, Part I, §51.20 and Part VIII, §6400.21.
Federal Criminal History Checks will be performed for any prospective employees who currently live outside of PA or have not lived in PA for the last two years according to 55 Pa. Code, Part I, §51.20 and Part VIII, §6400.21.
Wages and Benefits At Time of Hire (Full-time and Part-Time): $15.75 an hour and Employee Counseling Services through The Washington Hospital’s EAP Program.
After 90-Day Probation (Full-Time Only): UPMC Health Insurance paid 90% by Employer, Vision Benefits, Seven paid Holidays per year, Paid Hours Off (PHO) – 72 hours for the first year of service prorated by month of hire, 112 hours for the second year of service, 152 hours for two – five year of service, and 8 additional hours per year up to a maximum of 200 hours.
After 1-Year of Service: 401K Retirement Plan with a 4% Employer Match
Optional Benefits Available at Employee Cost (Full-Time Only): Short-Term Disability Policy, Long-Term Disability Policy, Life Insurance Policy, Cancer Policy, Hospital Bridge Policy
We are an equal opportunities employer. Our services and employment are provided in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sexual orientation, disability or age (other than the age restriction required by state regulations)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16