Direct Support Professional

Not Forgotten Home & Community Services provides direct ADL support to individuals with developmental disabilities (IDD). We have a current opportunity for FT and PT direct support professionals in the Allison Park area of Pittsburgh.

Shifts available include 3-11pm Monday-Friday. and Overnight 11p-7am Saturday & Sunday

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the individual in performing routine personal care tasks, adaptive daily living skills, and assistance in physical transfers and/or ambulation according to the Individual Service Plan (ISP).
• Perform household tasks such as routine cleaning and laundry, bed making, and monitor nutritional meal preparation as related to the care of the individual.
• Inform Program/Team Lead in a timely manner matters relating to the care of the individual such as, schedule changes, availability, hospitalization, injuries, environmental issues effecting the health and welfare of the individual.
• Maintains a healthy and safe environment for each individual. Continually practices universal safety precautions regarding infectious diseases.
• Maintains a professional and cooperative working relationship with families and other team members.
• Participate in Circle(s) of Support for personal future planning.
• Completing documentation of activities at shift change. Ensures shift documentation is complete and accurate.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned by Program/Team Lead, Residential Coordinator or member of senior management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use independent judgment, critical thinking and professional communication skills to complete daily job duties.
• Ability to work flexible hours to periodically cover call offs and other emergency situations.
• Knowledge of philosophy of IDD and current concepts on IDD.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with care team members.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A GED/High School Diploma, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Prior experience providing direct ADL support preferred, however, we will train anyone with a passion to care for the IDD community.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• May transport participants in own vehicle (if applicable).
• Work will take place in the community and in the homes.

BENEFITS ELIGIBILITY: Full time employees are eligible for health and wellness, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan, life & short-term disability benefits after 90 days of service.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Not Forgotten Home & Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local Laws and ordinances.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $ $23.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• IDD/Autism: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Overnight Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person