Direct Support Professional - Pittsburgh

Everyday Community Resources
  • Bethlehem, PA
    2 days ago

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Benefits: 
    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Opportunity for advancement
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    • Free food & snacks
    • Training & development
     Summary
    Everyday Community Resources (ECR) is looking for reliable, motivated, career-oriented employees who desire to grow with our agency. Employees at ECR Services work in a group home setting with individuals with intellectual disabilities, mental health, and autism. In addition, there are opportunities for advancement.

     Description

    • Provide opportunities for community integration.
    • Document all day-to-day activities and ensure required documentation is completed.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage with individuals, families, coworkers, and outside agencies
    • Assist clients in maintaining a clean home
    • Ensure individuals receive their medication and document accurately
    • Assist individuals with meal preparation
    • Take individuals to their doctor appointments and ensure documentation by providers is completed.
    • Work to implement the goals of the individuals.
    • Engage with ongoing training requirements 24 hours of annual training required.
    • Exhibit a positive attitude
    • Be flexible and a team player
    • Promote independence and an everyday life
    Requirements 

    • High school diploma or GED equivalent
    • Valid driver's license
    • CPR/AED/First Aid certification preferred (training available)
    • Medication Administration preferred (training available)
    • Physical and TB test
    • Ability to pass a background check and, if applicable, FBI clearance.
    • Ability to stand for long periods
    • Ability to handle stressful situations
    • Ability to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds
    • Ability to complete one-person transfers with a wheelchair

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBethlehem, PA

    Skills

    • Background Investigationunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cook Dishesunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Defibrillatorunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Employee Orientationunmatched
    • Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)unmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Medication Administrationunmatched
    • Medicationsunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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