Direct Support Professional- Community Based Part Time Pittsburgh

We are seeking aCommunity Support Professionalto play a vital role in empowering individuals with disabilities to be active participants in their working as a Community Support Professional you will assist our clients with community outings. Youll be responsible for transportation to and from community outings planning for future events and supporting our clients to become active and independent members in their community. This position will require the use of your own are Monday through Friday during the day. Weekend and evening hours are available for folks that are interested but not youll need:Must be 18 years or school diploma or GED drivers license and the ability to drive your own -hire Clearances: State Police Criminal Record Check Child Abuse Clearance FBI Clearance (if you have not lived in PA for the past 2 years).Ability to pass CPR/First Aid to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends as needed.A typical day-to-day may include:Assisting with community outings to promote skill development and for transportation to and supporting clients during community progress addressing challenges and celebrating as the liaison and contact person for the individual and their family or caregiver regarding scheduling and services provided and maintaining compliance with youll bring:Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with individuals and families or caregivers.A genuine passion for supporting individuals with disabilities and helping them achieve their to be patient empathetic and motivated to support individuals in overcoming to work independently and individually with our clients in the with a PurposeOur benefits are created withYOUin Teladoc Virtual HealthFinancial Well-being On-Demand Pay Employee Referral Bonus program Student Loan Forgiveness College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts Employee DiscountsLife & Family Support Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare Employee discounts for select events and servicesGenerousPaid Time OffWho is Barber National InstituteThe Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952 we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational vocational residential and behavioral health are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry age sexual orientation protected veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply please contact HR. EOEAny consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employees specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific more than 6200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational vocational residential and behavioral health programs.