Direct Support Professional (DSP) Specialized Residential

$2500 SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS!*

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities autism mental health and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking a responsible caring and dedicated person to fill full-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Specialized Residential positions in the Plum area.

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Specialized Residentialpositions play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing quality support services one-on-one with adults in the home or community setting. This includes activities such as preparing meals administering medication and providing transportation to work or community activities. To be successful in this role you must be compassionate motivated to help others and dedicated to providing quality support.

Apply today to find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL:

• Provide direct care services and specialized care in daily living social and recreational activities.
• Provide assistance and support to foster maximum independence of individuals.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the individual support plan.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals.
• Assist and encourage individuals to engage in various activities in the home and community.
• Observe individuals behaviors and changes in physical condition utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual and document and report accordingly.
• Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all necessary training is provided).
• Maintain various records regarding individuals.
• Perform needed housekeeping and cleaning duties (home and vehicle).

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP) - SPECIALIZED RESIDENTIAL:

• Minimum of 21 years of age required.
• Valid drivers license required.
• Degree from an accredited college or university (Associates and above) and one years experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 2 years experience with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Competitive Wages: $22.50 an hour
• Comprehensive Health Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• Generous PTO package
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
• Career Development and Advancement Opportunities including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)
• Tuition Assistance Program: tuition assistance is available for eligible employees up to $3000 per year for full-time employees and up to $1500 per year for part-time employees
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Passavant Memorial Homes is a qualified employer for the federal PSLF program

Now offering Open Interviews at our regional offices! Open Interviews will be held from 9am-3pm on Tuesdays in Mt. Pleasant (89 Liberty Street Mt. Pleasant PA 15666) Wednesdays in Rochester (641 Reno Street Rochester PA 15074) and Fridays in Harmarville (102 Passavant Way Pittsburgh PA 15238). Stop in to learn more about the open positions we have available with our knowledgeable recruitment team. You can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! Please bring a photo ID as this is required to enter the building.*The $22.50 hourly rate is applicable to many available block shift positions. These positions include a 50-cent per hour block rate premium. Regular shifts (i.e. part-time daylight afternoon and overnight shifts) are at a rate of $22.00 per hour.

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*The $22.50 hourly rate is applicable to many available block shift positions. These positions include a 50-cent per hour block rate premium. Regular shifts (i.e. part-time daylight afternoon and overnight shifts) are at a rate of $12.00 per hour.

*Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $2500 signon bonus. 25% of the total sign-on bonus which is $625 for Full-Time positions will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75% $1875 for Full-Time positions will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment.25% of the total amount of the signon bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the the planned orientation date is missed the prospective employee will will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $625. Sign-on bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from January 1 2025 through February 28 2025.



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