What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional ($5000 Sign On Bonus) position at Pathways of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Inc?
PathWays is now offering a $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
Join the PathWays Team! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make an impact in the community and on the lives of the individuals we serve. At our Residential Program we teach adults with intellectual disabilities and Autism essential life skills for living confidently and independently. We create meaningful experiences that empower adults to contribute and connect to our community in significant ways.
Benefits of PathWays:
- EMPLOYER COVERED Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances: Insurance Coverage effective 1st of the month following date of hire. (EX Hire Date 6/20/25 Insurance starts 7/1/25)
- Generous Vacation, PTO, and Sick Time (effective upon completion if the first 90 days)
- Employer Sponsored Life Insurance Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Company Paid Training (CPR, Medication Administration Training, and more!)
- 403b Retirement Plans
- FREE Washington EAP Services
- Employee Referral Program Incentives
- Employee Discounts with AT&T, Planet Fitness, Loan Forgiveness and more!
Direct Support Professionals will provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that reside in our Residential Homes. The direct support professional is responsible for facilitating or assisting with all individuals’ needs in conjunction with the Individual Support Plan (ISP), which includes, but is not limited to: daily activities such as eating, personal hygiene, cooking and serving meals, light housekeeping duties, running errands, medication administration, medical appointments, providing companionship, and community outings.
Some Essential Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Maintains the Residential Home in a safe and secure manner.
- Maintain certification in CPR/First Aide and Medication Administration.
- Assist individuals with personal needs throughout the shift, i.e. eating, bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, etc.
- Meets the physical and emotional needs of each individual
- Always treat individuals with respect, as an equal and put their needs as top priority.
- Assist in mealtimes set-up and preparation and oversight of individuals’ clean-up, while ensuring the individuals’ independence and participation.
- Ensure all required documentation (daily, monthly, etc.) is accurately completed.
- Observe, review, and report on the progress of individuals in achieving Individual Plan.
- Observe individuals’ behavior and physical health status and report all changes to supervisor.
- Transport individual(s) to and from medical appointments.
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified Individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer. PathWays is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
