Direct Support Professional

Job overview

The Direct Support Professional role is onsite in Bethel Park, PA. Compensation is $20 per hour, with a $2,000 sign-on bonus. The role supports people with complex physical, medical, and intellectual challenges in their home and community. The professional provides individualized care, daily living assistance, and skill-building support while maintaining a safe and healthy environment. The role contributes to residents’ well-being and personal development through daily support, activities, and implementation of individualized programs.

What you'll do

• Support residents’ daily lives and maintain a safe environment
• encourage skill development through active treatment
• implement individualized programs and record observations and progress notes
• participate in social, home, and recreational activities
• assist with meals, cleaning, and laundry
• transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
• assist with bathing, dressing, and personal hygiene
• administer medication
• perform housekeeping as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

direct support professional

individualized care

daily living support

medication administration

residential care

full-time

bethel park pa

verland

$20 per hour

$2,000 sign-on bonus

paid training

no experience required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees working at least 30 hours
• healthcare flexible spending account, 403(b) with company match, tuition reimbursement for core positions, paid time off, eight paid holidays, career development, and well-being and mental health resources.

Why this role

Full-time shifts are available from 7 AM–3 PM, 3 PM–11 PM, and 11 PM–7 AM. Experience is not required; two weeks of paid training is provided.

About the employer

The Verland Foundation Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities. Sector: 62.