DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 1 RESIDENTIAL

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Location

Meadville, Meadville, PA, 16335, United States

Base Pay

$17.50 / Hour

Other Compensation

$2.00 PREMIUM

FOR 3RD SHIFT

; $3.00 PREMIUM

FOR 24 HPW WEEKEND POSITION

Job Category

ID , DSP, Direct Care

Industry

Home Health Care, Direct Support Professional , ID

Required Degree

High school

Manage Others

No

Contact information

Name

Lisa Graff

Phone

814 315 1839

Email

lisa.graff@ehca.org

Description Join our amazing team as a Direct Support Professional (DPS)! At EHCA, we assist people with disabilities to live rich and fulfilling lives. We provide compassionate, therapeutic, and medical support to individuals of all ages and all levels of disability while enabling them to live with purpose and dignity. As a Direct Support Professional, you will help each person have the opportunity to make choices, contribute to their daily lifestyle, obtain the best education or training available, and enjoy a home-like atmosphere with quality caregivers.

FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME POSITIONS.

Benefits for

DSPs:

$.50 per hour increase after 6 months

All positions are eligible for a matching 401K contribution

30 HPW (hours per week) or greater positions offer vision insurance at no cost

30 HPW positions are offered medical insurance (for the employee) at $15 per pay period

37.5 HPW and greater positions are offered dental insurance and life insurance at no cost Paid Time Off - PTO and sick time benefits available after 3 months of employment

Paid Holidays - Holiday pay after 30 days of employment

Paid Training

Employee Referral Program

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program Requirements DSP Requirements:

Have a high school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Be 18 years of age or older.

Obtain all clearances as required to meet regulatory compliance. Summary A typical day could include activities like these: Feed, bathe, dress, and provide all personal care for the individuals.

Record all necessary information, observations, and daily progress notes.

Accompany and transport individuals for social, work, shopping, meal, and medical appointments.

Be a positive role model to individuals, neighbors, and the community regarding behavior, dress, and respect for others. Provide support and help individuals manage day-to-day activities.

Transport the consumers in Agency and personal vehicles when needed.

Responsible for implementing emergency treatment and life-saving techniques to the extent that training and Agency protocol allow.

Responsible for the care and upkeep of facilities.

Required to administer medications to residents following completion of the Agency's Medication Administration Training Program.

DSP DOES NOT HAVE SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

EOE