Direct Support Professional

1 week ago


Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States Familylinks Full time


Job Type Full-time, Part-timeDescriptionFor more than six decades, Familylinks has been dedicated to serving the diverse individuals and families of Western Pennsylvania.

In the past year alone, we extended our care to over 9,000 people spanning all age groups, residing in various neighborhoods, representing different income levels, and holding diverse beliefs.

Our mission is to positively impact lives through integrated community, behavioral, and social programs.

We can only achieve this with dedicated and passionate individuals who want to make an impact in the community and in the lives of the individuals we serve.

To achieve this unwavering support, Familylinks provides a wide range of family-centered services in the areas of Behavioral Health, Service Coordination, Youth and Family, and Aging Services.

The Direct Support Professional is part of our Youth & Family Services department.

The role of a Direct Support Professional (DSP) encompasses fostering independence, aiding youth with daily living activities, executing individualized goals determined by each youth, maintaining precise records, supporting activities that promote a healthy lifestyle, and offering transportation for appointments and community excursions.

This position is for our overnight shift Locations across Pittsburgh.

Perfect for full time students who are looking to get some time to finish class assignments at work Our locations include Downtown, Wilkinsburg, Verona, Monroeville, & Plum.


Extras of joining our team:
BenefitsFour Highmark insurance plans for you and your family to choose fromFree vision insurance with the option for additional coverageFree dental insuranceFlexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employer sponsored life insuranceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Gym Membership DiscountsTuition ReimbursementPet InsuranceProfessional$2,000 sign on bonus (full-time only)Three weeks of PTO in your first yearEight paid holidaysEmployee referral bonus program403(b) retirement plan matching contributionsTuition reimbursement and educational stipendOpportunities for career advancementPublic Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Provide required levels of supervision and security for residents at all times.

Promote healthy, professional, and mentoring relationships with residents in all daily living activities that facilitate competency development, improve safety, and increase overall well-being.

Participate in the development of all service components, including referral, intake, assessment, service planning and delivery, and discharge.
Provide timely, accurate and professional written and verbal documentation of all program operations and service components.
Supervise and document the administration of prescribed and non-prescribed medications in accordance with state regulations and agency policies.
Provide transportation for residents to ensure their safety on appointments, in accordance with agency policies and legal mandates.
Attend all meetings, supervisions and trainings as required. RequirementsHigh school diploma/GED.Valid driver's license.
Schedule may require working evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, as required and/or directed.
Computer knowledge and strong communication skills.
Support the organization's mission along with sensitivity of cultural and workplace.
Ability to handle confidential information and HIPAA guidelines.
Familylinks is an Equal Opportunity Employer and ProviderFamilylinks takes pride in its status as an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our policies, applicable to both current team members and prospective candidates, prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex assigned at birth, sexual orientation, transgender identity, gender transition, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status.

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