Direct Support Professionals assist individuals with intellectual disabilities and autism in daily activities, including meal preparation, medication administration, and community engagement. They are responsible for maintaining accurate health records, ensuring safety, and advocating for the independence and social inclusion of the individuals they support.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, and hold a valid driver's license. Applicants must also pass a pre-employment drug screen and be eligible for Act 33/34 clearances.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationAdvocacyDocumentationRecord keepingTime managementMedication administrationSafety complianceCrisis interventionDaily living assistanceDirect supportCommunity inclusionHealth and wellness supportPerson centered care
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
Pittsburgh,
PA 15220Position
Type:
Part
TimeEducation
Level:
High
SchoolSalary
Range: $19.50 - $19.50
HourlyJob
Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesFLEXIBLE SHIFTS - Apply for more details! MUST be available to cover a minimum of two (2) weekend days per month. Direct Support Professionals play an important role in fulfilling the mission of Mainstay; to provide life-long, high-quality support services, ensuring that people with intellectual disabilities and autism lead fulfilling lives. The professionals directly support individuals with daily activities such as preparing meals, administering medication, and providing transportation to work or community activities to promote socially valued roles and independence. Direct Support Professionals support people with everyday needs including achievement of personal health and wellness goals, engagement in their communities, and exploration of their unique skills and gifts so they can achieve the good things in life
Responsibilities:
Providing
Supports,
Interventions &
Services to
Individuals: Supporting individuals with typical daily activities. Supporting effective communication. Assessing needs for needed interventions and supports. Providing crisis prevention and intervention services.
Maintaining
Health &
Safety of the
Individuals: Offering individuals both emotional and physical support for maximum independence & community inclusion. Supporting overall health and wellness for individuals (such as daily exercise, healthy eating, actively engaging with life around them or life in their neighborhood or community, etc.). Safely and effectively managing and administering medications in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as all Mainstay policies and procedures. Demonstrating the principles and values that produce fair and honest behavior; stepping forward and taking a stand for what is right when made aware of unethical actions or conduct below standards; consistently complying with all applicable federal, state, local laws and regulations, policies, and procedures, and reporting any concerns about compliance or business practices. Completing all required annual training including compliance and integrity training.
Engaging
Individuals in
Socially
Values
Roles: Supporting individuals in building a network of community support/inclusion. Advocating for individuals while striving for maximum independence and community inclusion. Empowering Individuals to make their own choices. Offering education, training, and self-development for individuals in accordance with the ISP. Building and maintaining relationships with important people in the individual's life (family, friends, supporters, etc.). Offering individuals both emotional and physical support for maximum independence & community inclusion. Supporting the individual to engage/participate in community and organizational activities. Care for individuals with dignity and respect while giving individuals an opportunity to exercise choice. Encourage, guide and train individuals to develop competencies, including daily living skills and interpersonal skills.
Documentation &
Administrative
Requirements: Maintain confidentiality of all individuals’ information. Maintaining the content, integrity, and security of all documentation, whether in paper or electronic format, that comprises the health and care record(s) of service and support delivered. All documentation must include language that is person centered, 9and trauma informed. Demonstrating proficiency in the use of technology in documentation (including but not limited to electronic client records software, Microsoft Office, email, payroll, time keeping, etc.). Accurately and thoroughly completes and submits timely, all required documentation in accordance with organization, program, and payer specific, policies, practices, procedures, and guidelines. Communicate information, problems, and concerns with supervisors and peers, as necessary.
Professional
Responsibilities: Attend and actively participate in scheduled, mandatory staff meetings and meetings with the individuals’ support team, as necessary. Maintain appropriate professional conduct and dress. Participate productively and cooperatively on the staff team, with individuals, with individuals’ family members, the community, vocational providers, and educational providers. Follow the agency’s Code of Conduct. Assist in training new staff.
Miscellaneous
Responsible for the completion of other duties as assigned by the Program Manager, Associate Coordinator, and Program Coordinator.
Core
Competencies
Person
Centered
Care: The skill of providing a holistic care approach by understanding all person’s beliefs and values.
Teamwork
The skill of demonstrating and fostering cooperation, communication, trust and consensus among individuals and groups.
Ethics/Responsibility/Integrity: The skill of gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, authenticity, and acceptance of responsibility.
Communicates
Effectively: The skill of communicating both orally and in written formal in a professional and concise manner
Hours: Varies, as needed.
Must work a minimum of 24 hours per month
Physical
Requirements:
Vision
Acuity for the
Position:
Vision is
Essential
Vision is
Non-Essential
Environmental
Conditions: 90% Inside – 10%
Outside
Workers may be
Exposed to:
Cold
Heat
Dust
Mist
Odors
Physical
Requirements for the
Position: ability to lift 50 pounds regularly, ability to respond quickly to sounds, ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, ability to see and respond to dangerous situations, ability to work in extreme weather, ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day Qualifications Education and Experience Must be 18 years of age. Valid driver's license required. Eligibility for Act 33/34 clearances. Pre-employment drug screen required. High School Diploma/GED Employment with Mainstay Life Services is an “at will” relationship. “At will” means that employment is of no specific length. It also means that employees and Mainstay Life Services both retain the discretionary right to terminate employment at any time if either is dissatisfied for any reason. I have reviewed the information contained in this job description and agree to accept the specific duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by my supervisor. Mainstay is an Equal Opportunity Employer All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
