Direct Support Staff (DSS)

Direct Support Staff (DSS) Step by Step Inc. - 2.9 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $17 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Paid orientation Life insurance Referral program Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Caregiving In-home healthcare experience English Developmental disability care assistance High school diploma or GED Driver's License Home care Personal transportation assistance Passenger pickup and drop-off Full Job Description Are you looking for a job where you can make a difference in other's lives while engaging in the community? Well, look no further! We are in search of energetic and enthusiastic people to work in a cohesive team to provide supports to adults with Developmental Disabilities. The DSS supports those in our care to reach their highest potential by providing them with assistance to achieve their goals and their daily activities. There are many rewards of working as a DSP but our employees say seeing the personal growth and joy of the people they support makes them feel good about themselves.

What we can offer you:

• Starting salary of $17 per/hour
• Sign-on bonus and employee referral bonus
• Weekly pay
• Work/life balance
• Paid trainings / free trainings
• Participate in activities while working with the people you support
• Generous vacation & sick leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and accident insurance
• Over-time pay About us: Step by Step, Inc is a non-profit organization that provides supports to over 2000 individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental illness, and substance abuse.

Our community-based programs provide a setting where individuals we serve can be independent.

Location of available shifts:

Plum and Penn Hills Available shifts: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd All Team Members must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have a car they can safely transport individuals in
• Have a current driver's license with no suspensions or points within the past three years
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have no prohibitive criminal offenses
• Be available to work on weekends and holidays Step By Step is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Step By Step, we are committed to and value an inclusive and diverse workforce and we believe that diversity and inclusion among our workforce is critical to our success. Equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and staff without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, political affiliation, parental status and any other characteristics or protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws. All employment decisions are based upon qualifications, merit, and business necessity.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$17.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Caregiving:

1 year (Preferred) Home care: 1 year (Required)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Night Shift (Preferred) Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person