Direct Support Professional

Legacy Residential Services LLC

Direct Support Professional

Pittsburgh, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Job Summary

    We are looking for Direct Care Professionals to join our team! You work directly with clients to enrich and enhance their daily lives. You operate with a big heart, not only providing personalized and attentive care, but by building genuine relationships with individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, mental health, behavioral health, overall healthcare needs. Care is provided in private residential home settings. You are detail-oriented, highly organized, and committed to creating a healthy safe environment that meets our clients' needs. Strong Verbal and written communication skills are needed to succeed in this role. Prior experience is preferred.

    Specific Duties

    Provide direct care to clients with intellectual disabilities and specialized care in daily living, social, and recreational activities

    Provide support and assistance to foster maximum independence of individuals

    Ensure the safety and well-being of clients

    Assist and encourage clients to engage in various activities in the home and community

    Observe clients' behaviors and changes in physical condition and utilize determined strategies to assist the client

    Maintain records of client care, condition, progress, or problems and discuss observations with supervisor

    Administer medications (as prescribed) and transport clients to appointments, day programs, job and/or volunteer sites

    Assist in housekeeping and cleaning duties

    Adhere to County and State Regulations

    Qualifications

    Minimum of 18 years of age required

    High School Diploma or GED required

    Associate degree preferred

    Prior experience working directly with individuals with developmental disabilities (preferred but not required)

    Valid Driver’s license required

    Successfully pass background check required