Direct Support Professional

2 weeks ago


Pittsburgh PA, United States AMA Support Services LLC Full time

Title: Direct Support Professional
Status: Full Time, Par t Time, or Itinerant
Department: Program Services
The Primary Responsibility of the Direct Support Professional is to create and preserve a culture of excellence, compassion and integrity in the delivery of services to our individual s. The DSP is responsible for ensuring comfort, safety, and general supervision of individuals in both the home and in the community as well as home management services . The DSP will ensure compliance to all applicable regulations and requirements and provide opportunities and support for our individuals to build and develop a sense of belonging in the community through active inclusion, and to build interest and develop skills .

Representing the Mission, Vision and Values of AMA Support Services through action and presentation
Creating a culture of high professional and ethical standard, where dignity, respect, inclusion, integrity and compassion are the standard
Create a structured and nurturing environment that responds to and meets the needs and preferences of the individual ( s ) that you serve
Ensure the health, safety, and personal development of participants while in the home and community
Provide the encouragement, assistance and support that is needed for all activities of daily living ( ADLs), including cleaning, cooking, laundry, and medication administration
Provide assistance and support for all personal care and hygiene , including bathing, grooming and toileting
Provide services, supports and supervision to the individuals in accordance with the individuals service plan
Ensure that Community Participation Services are delivered as prescribed in the participants Individual Support Plan ( ISP )
Develop a positive working relationship with the individuals support team
Ensure that all service records and company documentation is complete, thorough , accurate and compliant to all applicable regulations and requirements
Facilitate, assist and support the relationships between individual in service and those who are important to them, both personally and professional, through positive communication, cooperation and collaboration
Create weekly schedules for each participant and oversees impl ementation to maximize individuals time in the community
Manage individual and company finances, including making and recording transactions in according to policy, procedure and regulation and operating within a budget
Work experience as a caregiver (professional or personal) preferred
Proficient technology skills: use of smart phone, laptops, web-based database navigation, data entry
Hours and weekly schedule are dictated by current tasks and program needs which may include filling in for vacant shifts with little notice . Community homes operate on a 24-hour basis, 365 days per year with D SPs working in shifts around the clock
Work on holidays, during inclement weather, overnight and on weekends will be required
Work will take place in a variety of settings, including an office, in the community, and in the homes of the people in service . Must be able to travel and work in these settings without limitation
May be required to stay beyond shift end time until replacement personnel arrive
Exposure to various medical conditions and communicable diseases may occur
It may also become necessary, at some point, for AMA Support Services to revise this job description. Signing this job description does not create a contract for employment. Either you or AMA Support Services may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason.
AMA Support Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.


12-15 Hourly Wage



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