What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional in Westmoreland County (Home and Community) position at Achieva?
Job Details
Description
Casual Direct Support Professional in Westmoreland County (Home and Community)
Are you a mission-driven individual looking for a career to make a difference in someone's life? Are you seeking a position that offers flexibility to fit your schedule, including various shifts and weekends? Achieva offers career opportunities to individuals who are caring, compassionate and kind.
Achieva is an organization where everyone is valued and respected. Achieva employees support people with disabilities as they live, work, play, and follow their life aspirations.
About Achieva
At Achieva, we envision a community where all people with disabilities lead lives of personal significance. We are an organization of individuals, professionals, and community partners that help people reach their individualized goals. Throughout its 70 years, Achieva has been committed to the support and inclusion of those with disabilities.
Position type:
- Part-time and Casual, hourly (Late afternoon through early evening shifts available)
Salary/rate:
$16.08 per hour
Location: Various locations throughout Westmoreland County
Travel: Must be willing to provide transportation using your own personal vehicle. Mileage reimbursement provided.
Position Description
Provides direct support for people in their home and/or community. Ensures the health, safety, and well-being by assisting in acquiring, maintaining and improving self-help, socialization, and/or community living skills. Ensures activities are centered around wants, interests and needs and adheres to established goals and outcomes chosen by each person and their support team.
Job Responsibilities - Highlights
- Demonstrates a person-centered practice's approach by working on each person's goals and outcomes.
- Maintain a healthy balance between supporting a person's health and safety and their self-determination.
- Completes required trainings.
- Assists each person in maintaining a healthy and safe environment.
- Communicates with supervisor and participates in staff meetings and supervision.
- Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with families/other team members.
- Demonstrates and understands the responsibilities of reporting incidents per state and federal guidelines.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Equivalent of a high school diploma or GED with one year of related experience as a provider of direct care support for persons with disabilities.
- Valid driver's license and properly insured vehicle.
- Satisfactory ACT 33/34 as well as FBI clearances required.
- Must have a smart device.
- Must obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of start date.
Achieva is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Achieva is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact the Human Resources Department, 412-995-5000 or jobs@achieva.info.
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