Direct Support Professional, Home & Community
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Description
Direct Support Professional
Location: Mt. Lebanon
Additional Job Details
Pay Rate: $18 - $20/hour (based on experience and credentialing)
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $2,000
FUNCTION:
The Direct Support Professional (DSP) plays a vital role in promoting the health, safety, and well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. You’ll support daily living activities, community engagement, and personal development, while advocating for individual choice and dignity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands, supports, and advocates with people we support by helping them live a life of personal significance.
- Identifies, documents, and shares concerns and successes as appropriate.
- Transports and accompanies people to activities, appointments, and events.
- Helps with personal care tasks as needed, laundry, and food preparation.
- Assists with money management by promoting independence
- Completes service documentation/notes in Therap on the same day service is provided in accordance with agency guidelines.
- Additional duties as assigned.