Direct Support Professional (Pittsburgh, PA)

Solidarity Home Healthcare Services is looking for qualified employees to join our team.

Duties:
– Provide companion support to individuals with retardation and other disabilities in a community home setting.                                                                                                                                                               

– Complies with Chapter 6400 Regulations, the Department of Human Services standards, and Solidarity Home Healthcare Services policies and procedures.                                                                                                    

– Ensures the health, safety, and welfare of the individuals supported.

Responsibilities:
– Supports the achievement of individual’s personal outcomes.                                                                          

– Implements the individual’s Support Plan (ISP).
– Accompanies individuals on recreational and shopping trips with house staff.                                          

– Engages individuals living within the house with leisure activities such as arts, crafts, and games.               

– Provides general assistance to the individuals in the home with implementing their activities of daily living.                                                                                                                                                                

– Completes documentation as it relates to their job responsibilities.                                                              

– Communicates and resolves individual concerns with the Solidarity Home Healthcare Services House Supervisor and attends general staff meetings.                                                                                   

– Complies with instructions given by the supervisor in the event of a crisis.                                                 

– Serves as a model to the appropriate language, dress, and behavior.                                                                        

– Receives 24 hours training annually, relevant to Human Services.                                                                           

– Assumes other responsibilities as required.                                                                                                                           

– Will take individuals on doctors’ appointments, medication administration, and transportation of individuals in their own vehicle or agency vehicle.                                                                                                           

– Receives medication administration training and be allowed to transport individuals in the vehicle or agency vehicle under defined conditions.                                                                                                                                 

– Complete chores

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Schedule: 8-hour shift
Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
License: PA Driver’s License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations
Work Remotely: No