Direct Support Professional (PT/2nd)

Description

** Starting Wage of $18.50 **

Location: Sewickley, PA 15143- Main Campus

Shifts available:

Part Time- 24 hours  

6 pm - 6:30 am: Sunday and Saturday

Our Mission is "We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges". 

Exceptional Benefits:

Minimum of 24 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 60 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match 
• Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage

Verland is currently seeking a Direct Support Professional to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home. 

Contributions:

• Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
• Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
• Implement individualized programs; record all observations and daily progress notes.
• Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
• Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house
• Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
• Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene
• Housekeeping duties as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver’s license
• Reliable means of transportation
• Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
• Must pass a complete Background, Physical, and Drug screening
• Experience is not required!

2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual’s support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment. 

APPLY TODAY to make a lasting impact!
Visit https://www.verland.org/ to learn more about what makes Verland expectational!