Direct Support Professional; PT​/3rd

Direct Support Professional (PT/3rd) – Verland

Location: Swissville, PA 15218

Job Type: Part‑time

Description

• New wage: $19.25/hr
• Shift: 12am–8am, Sunday and Saturday (part‑time – 16 hours)
• House Name: Lilmont House
• Hours:
  
  16 hours per week (part time)
• Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for individualized care and ongoing support for people in the community with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non‑exempt position.

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
• Medication administration
• Other duties as assigned

Exceptional Benefits (for employees who work a minimum of 30 hours):

• Health (UPMC), Dental, and Vision insurances (effective 1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403(b) – Traditional and Roth with company match
• Tuition reimbursement (for core positions)
• Competitive PTO plan
• 8 paid holidays
• Incentive in lieu of medical coverage
• Career development opportunities
• Whole‑person wellbeing resources
• Mental health resources and support

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license and 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, and each individual’s support plan and development goals. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.

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Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.