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Direct Support Professional (FT/2nd/3rd)

Verland5 days ago
Burnaby, British Columbia
Mid Level
full_time

Top Benefits

$2,000 Sign on Bonus
Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)

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Direct Support Professional (FT/2nd/3rd)

Beaver, PA

  • Residential Services

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Job Type

Full-time

Description $2,000 Sign on Bonus Verland is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals ' to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home.

House Name: Second St House

Location: Beaver, PA 15009

Shifts Available Full Time- 32 hours

4pm - 8am Saturday and Sunday

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for individualized care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical, medical and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.

Contributions

  • Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
  • Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
  • Implement individualized programs; record all observations and daily progress notes.
  • Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
  • Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house
  • Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
  • Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene
  • Housekeeping duties as needed
  • Medication Administration
  • Other duties as assigned

Exceptional Benefits Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • 403b – Traditional and Roth with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
  • Competitive PTO Plan
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
  • Career Development
  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
  • Mental Health Resources and Support

Requirements

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Reliable means of transportation
  • Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
  • Must pass a complete Background, Physical, and Drug screening
  • Experience is not required!

2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual’s support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.

APPLY TODAY to make a lasting impact! Visit https://www.verland.org/ to learn more about what makes Verland expectational! Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Apply

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About Verland

Hospitals and Health Care
201-500

Verland is a non-profit family of person-centered, community homes and services supporting 230 individuals with intellectual disabilities, many of whom have multiple physical challenges.

We believe that every person deserves a safe, enriching, and stable environment in which to thrive with dignity and respect. Our mission is to provide individualized, innovative care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical and intellectual challenges.

We offer stable employment scheduling, excellent benefits, paid training, competitive wages, job satisfaction, and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, as well as your own. Verland’s Mission Statement is to provide state-of-the-art support for individuals with developmental disabilities. That mission requires the personal commitment, dedication, and continuous interventions of professional staff.

We offer Direct Support Professionals, Certified Nursing Professionals, Licensed Practitioners, Registered Nurses, Culinary, Laundry, Residential Managers, and several administrative positions. If you are interested in these areas, please check out our careers page below. A member of our Human Resources Team will reach out to you. We value all of our applicants.