Direct Support Professional (Dsp)

** Starting Wage of $17.50 **
$2,000 Sign on Bonus
Verland is hiring Exceptional People to provide Compassionate Care as a Direct Support Professional for our Residential locations- CLA division.
Location:
Hermitage PA 16148
Shifts available:
Part Time - 8 hour
7am - 3pm Thursday
Our Mission is "We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges". Verland's Vision is simple - "To lead the way in transformative care, for those with complex needs, allowing all individuals the power to live a life of dignity and contribute to our society to the full extent of their abilities."
Direct Support Professional Responsibilities:

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits: Minimum of 24 hours worked and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health (UPMC), Dental (Delta Dental) and Vision Insurances within 30 days
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• 403B - Traditional and Roth with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive PTO Plan
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Up to an extra $2,080 a year in lieu of Health Insurance coverage.

Cash Incentives:

• $2,000 Sign on Bonus
• $1,500 Employee Referral (for successfully* referring someone to employment)
• Up to $3/hr. House Differential (based on House location)

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid driver's license
• 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, along with each individual's support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.
Verland Family Values Commitment to Community, Compassionate Care, Dedication to Employees Trust through Transparency, Welcoming Diversity
To learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Family Values check out our website www.Verland.org
Salary Description
$17.50