Direct Support Professional

Job Details:

Job Location:

PITTSBURGH, PA 15220, Position Type:
Full Time, Salary Range: $17.00 - $22.29 Hourly,

Location:

Position #1 —15220area (Single Location) | Position #2—Multiple locations, primarily in the South Hills (Floating)

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 2 p.m.–10p.m.

Starting salary: $17–$22.29/hour; $12–$15.29/hour for asleep overnights

Reports to:

Residential Advisor

Now offering a $2,000 hiring bonus!

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities at Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll assist residents in their daily routines, help them build skills and relationships, pursue their personal goals, and participate in activities at home and throughout the community. No experience is required – we provide the training and support you need to feel confident in your role.

• Support residents with personal hygiene, assist with medical appointments, and administer medications.
• Plan menus, shop for groceries, and prepare meals that meet residents’ dietary needs.
• Help keep the home clean and well maintained and care for residents’ belongings.

• Build respectful, trusting relationships with residents and uphold the mission and values of Emmaus.
• Provide residents with opportunities for social and recreational activities at home and in the community and participate in celebrations such as birthdays and holidays.

• Help develop residents’ goals and outcomes and support their progress.
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) aswrittenandcompleterequireddocumentation.
• Assistresidentswithmoneymanagementandfollowallpoliciesforsafeguardingresidentandagencyfunds.
• Conductanddocumentmonthlyfiredrillsandcompliancewithallstate- andcounty‑mandated regulations.

• Workcollaborativelywiththeteamunderthe Residential Advisor ’ssupervisionandattendrequiredstaffmeetings.
• Cross‑trainataminimumofoneother
  
  Emmauslocation.

• Healthcare(90% employer‑paidforemployee‑only;85% forothertiers—seeratesbelow)
• Dental&Vision(100% employer‑paid, including family)
• EAP,includingmentalhealthsupport

• Short‑Term&Long‑Term Disability
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy
• 403bRetirement Plan

• Paid Time Off(4weeks/20days)
• Doubletimeformostworkedholidays

• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after1yearfull-time)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) program eligibility

The amounts beloware the employee’s contribution per paycheck, basedon
26pay periodsperyear. Medical costs varybythelevelofcoverageselected. Dentalandvision coveragehavenoadditionalemployeecost. Employee costs active July1,2026.

• Employee Costs
• Aetna EPO
• Met Life Dental
• UPMC Vision
• Employee-Only
• $61.05 per pay
• $0
• $0
• Employee & Child(ren)
• $184.26 per pay
• $0
• $0
• Employee & Spouse
• $245.07 per pay
• $0
• $0
• Family Coverage
• $255.51 per pay
• $0
• $0

• High school diploma, GED, or higher education
• Driver’s license
• Act 34 and FBI clearances
• Pre-employment physical and TB (Mantoux) test
• A willingness to learn: experience not required; training provided

Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

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.