DSP Job at Merakey, Pittsburgh, PA

  • Merakey
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Direct Support Professional

Location: Crafton, PA Pay Rate: Earn $17.00 per hr w $19.00 per hr enhanced pay option

Shifts available: Evenings, Overnights and Weekends

Examples of Work Performed:

Supervises, instructs or assists the residents in activities of daily living; such as, bathing, dressing, eating and personal hygiene.

Provides individualized care, active treatment and appropriate documentation under professional direction.

Must provide age-appropriate, on-going interactions with clients during structured and unstructured activities that are directed towards individuals identified needs.

Participates in in-services training courses.

Participates in housekeeping functions in residents' living quarters, including responsibility for their personal effects and spot-cleaning when necessary.

Plans and provides guidance in social, recreational, work, community and study activities.

Copes with day-to-day problems and feelings of the resident and reports observations on individual behavior.

Participates in staff meetings as integral member of the residents' interdisciplinary team.

Transports and/or accompanies residents to various activities in the community.

Works cooperatively with all personnel involved in the active treatment of the residents.

Works in other areas and/or takes hospital trips when coverage dictates this necessity at Supervisor's direction.

Requisitions Maintenance/Housekeeping Services as needed.

Promotes a positive self-image and residents' individualized development.

Insures the safety of the residents is maintained at all times by providing a safe living environment.

Provides written reports on residents' progress and program effectiveness.

Participates in training programs provided by all disciplines involved in the total resident program and the follow-through of such programs.

Devises, implements and documents goal plans that emphasize skill development and have objectives that are consistent with assessed needs and specified developmental services and programs, including Behavior Management Plans and other required documentation.

Requisition clothing and inventory residents' personal belongings.

Performs related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to conduct and implement functional assessments:

Ability to read and write.

Ability to prepare necessary reports and recording of residents' program progress.

Ability to plan and supervise social, recreational, work and study activities for residents in an assigned living area.

Ability to cope with day-to-day problems and to record and report observations.

Ability to maintain an understanding attitude toward the residents.

Ability to keep and maintain records with accuracy and completeness.

Ability to lift, transfer and position residents, utilizing prescribed techniques.

Ability to follow procedures established for care and use of equipment and food preparation.

Ability to maintain effective communication, including sign language, with staff and verbal and non-verbal residents.

Ability to implement proper practices and techniques of supervision of residents.

Ability to demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the job responsibilities and follow instructions.

Ready to make a difference?

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
  • Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
  • DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
  • On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
  • Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
  • Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
  • Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
  • Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Related experience is helpful. The employee must possess good verbal and written communication skills.

Merakey

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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