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Direct Support Professional
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What they do
A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping. They can care for patients in their homes or other healthcare settings, and may perform basic medical care under the direction of a nurse or other medical professional. These roles typically require more comprehensive agency-approved training programs.
$34,421 / year median in Pennsylvania
+23% projected growth
Job Description
Description:
Position:
Direct Support Professional Location:
General Braddock, North Braddock area of Pittsburgh!Pay Range:
$18.25- $20.
Follows:
Week 1: Mon 230-1030p; Tuesday 10p-8a, Friday 10p-8a, Saturday 10p-8a Week 2: Sunday 10p-8a, Monday 230-1030p, Wednesday 10p-8a Thursday 10p-8a Being a Direct Support Professional has itsAdvantages:
As a DSP at Devereux/TCV, you will work with other dedicated professionals who want to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities. TCV Community Services, located in Western PA, has been a leading community provider for over 50 years in supporting individuals with mental health, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health/substance abuse needs, and we are looking for mission-driven, compassionate, reliable and creative people to join our community of care. What Devereux/TCV offersYOU:
A working environment that is collaborative and with a multidisciplinary team approach. Tuition Assistance. Health, Vision, Dental Insurance (must work 30 hours a week to be eligible). 403 (b) retirement plan. Paid Training. Student Loan Assistance. You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you! Interested in advancing your career? Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND- the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers
- the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential.
Qualifications:
(Note:
all required documents and tests paid by employer) Be 18 years of age or older. High School Diploma/GED Valid driver's license & 3 years of a clean driving record. Agree to a PA state criminal history, child abuse record and FBI Clearance. Agree to a pre-employment drug screening, one-step TB and physical. Have experience with the developmentally disabled or as a care provider (ADL required in care delivery). Be empathetic, patient with behaviors and can apply the techniques taught Be able to lift up to 50+ pounds Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.Company Overview:
Company Overview Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults- and their families
- every year.
Our Mission:
Devereux changes lives- by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.
- every day
- for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders.
- offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors
- is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world
- one person, one family, one community at a time.