Direct Support Professional Details

Direct Support Professional

Resources For Human Development, Inc. - Penn Hills, PA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Description/Job Summary

Resources for Human Development (RHD) is OPEN and Hiring Direct Support Professionals

$500 Full-Time Sign-On Bonus

$300 Part-Time/On-Call Sign-On Bonus

Full Time, Part-Time, and On-call (as needed) Positions Available*.

Programs located in North Hills, Penn Hills, Allegheny Valley, Harmarville, Plum, West Mifflin, and Beaver Falls areas.

Are you looking for a rewarding career helping others improve their quality of life?

Resources for Human Development is seeking mission-driven individuals to join our programs located in thePenn Hills area. Direct Support Professionals are responsible for assisting adults with disabilities to develop communication, social, and daily living skills.

Advantages of Working for RHD:

• Full Benefits Package (for full-time staff)
• Company-paid Physical
• Generous PTO Plan
• Cell Phone Discount
• Free Virtual Fitness Classes
• Scholarship and Tuition Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Discounts on Cell Phone service

Responsibilities/Duties

• Create and maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Support, guide, and teach consumers everyday skills,including hygiene safety, food preparation, shopping, budgeting, interpersonal skills, utilizing community resources, social and interpersonal development.
• Complete and review all required documentation, including vehicle logs, medication logs, progress notes, sleep logs, menu plans, client inventories, medical/dental forms and etc.
• Collaborate with treatment team in order to properly implement goals listed in Individual Support plans (ISP'S)

Required Experience

• One year prior experience working with individuals with challenging behaviors.
• Two weeks Paid Training Provided

Required Education

• High School Diploma/GED

Required Qualifications

• Valid Drivers License
• Ability to Pass Mandatory Criminal Background Check

Program Summary

Community Passages is a community-based residential program designed to provide a homelike environment for individuals with developmental disabilities and dual diagnoses, many of whom present significantly challenging behaviors and most of whom previously resided at state centers and hospitals. Residents develop life skills, increase their self-esteem, and are empowered to make choices for themselves.