Direct Support Professional-Residential

UPMC Mon Yough Behavioral Health is hiring! Turn your compassion into a career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP!

As a DSP, you'll work alongside adults with intellectual disabilities in a supportive residential setting, providing hands-on assistance that helps residents build independence and enjoy meaningful and fulfilling lives. From supporting daily living and self-help skills to medication administration and transportation, you'll play an important role in each individual's day while ensuring their safety and well-being. No prior experience required- we provide all the training you will need to be successful!

Key Information:

• Schedule: 4 Shifts per week. Monday 12p-8p, Thursday 6am-5pm, Friday 6am-5pm, Sunday 10a-8pm. Will include holidays, but no on-call requirements.
• Location: 11981 North Street, 15642
• Parking: Free on site
• Dress Code: Casual

If you are passionate about empowering others and celebrating progress at every pace, we welcome you to apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily living skills and personal care.

• Support resident safety, independence, and well-being.

• Follow ISPs, care plans, and individualized goals.

• Assist with medications, appointments, meals and transportation.

• Maintain a clean, safe and supportive environment.

• Complete required documentation, training, and administrative tasks.

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Prior human services experience preferred.

• Must have a valid PA drivers license and meet the guidelines to be accepted on the agencys vehicle insurance policy.

• Upon hire, provide a current physical and Mantoux test, and then ongoing as required by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC
• Driver's License
• Act 34
• OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran