Direct Care Worker

$2,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time Position*

Devereux/TCV Community Services is Hiring Immediately for a Full Time Direct Care Worker in the North Versailles Area for Overnights!

Starting Wage of $15.74/hour to $18.25/hour

Join the Devereux/TCV Community Services Team! Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team that serves others? Are you interested in a mission-driven and friendly work environment with opportunities for career advancement and quality training and development? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux/TCV! We have been a leading community-provider in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs for over 48 years, and are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care.

Position Type: Full-time, 37.5 hour workweek.

Saturday, Sunday and Monday; 11:00pm-9:00am and Wednesday evening; 3:30pm-11:00pm

Day off are Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

What to Expect: TCV is currently seeking a dedicated and responsible person to fill our full-time Direct Care Professional role in the North Versailles area.

Direct Care Professionals play a critical role in fulfilling the mission of TCV by providing assistance and training to individuals with intellectual disabilities in our residential locations. We are looking for people who believe in a strengths-based approach, and use positive practices to help guide their everyday activities. All required on the job training and education will be provided by TCV. The Direct Care Professional position is designed to:

• Provide Direct Care to individuals with intellectual disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and recreational activities.
• Provide support and assistance to foster maximum independence and choice 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.
• Administer medications (upon completion of certification; all necessary training is provided).
• Assist/perform needed cooking, housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Observe individuals' behaviors and changes in physical condition, utilize prescribed strategies to assist the individual, and document and report accordingly by keeping accurate logs and records for each individual.

Why TCV Community Services? Being a colleague at TCV has its advantages. You will work with other dedicated professionals in a friendly and uplifting culture who share your passion for helping individuals in need. We offer:

• Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, prescription, dental and vision.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 403 (b) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance, wellness and work/life balance programs.
• Extensive opportunities for training, development and professional growth.
• Dynamic and supportive working environment.

How to Apply: You can apply for this opportunity directly through this job posting, Indeed or TCV.net.

*Prospective employees hired for a full-time sign on bonus eligible position will receive the first third of the total bonus after the successful completion of three (3) months of employment. The second third will be awarded after the successful completion of six (6) months of employment, and the final third will be awarded after achieving a “satisfactory” rating or higher on the annual performance evaluation.

TCV Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace.

TCV is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. We celebrate diversity and have a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background and experience of all of our colleagues at TCV.

Position Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver's license & MVR history with three (3) years of driving experience.
• PA state criminal history and child abuse record and FBI Clearance.
• Previous experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities preferred but not required.

Devereux/TCV has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. We foster a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. #DI

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.74 - $18.25 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Work Location: In person