Passavant Memorial Homes

Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Mental Health

Passavant Memorial Homes - Latrobe, PA - Full Time

$2,500 BONUS AVAILABLE FOR FULL-TIME POSITIONS!*

Now offering open interviews every Friday from 9am-3pm! Visit our Harmarville regional office (102 Passavant Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15238) and you can even interview on the spot and leave with a job! No appointment necessary! Please bring a photo ID as this is required to enter the building. 

Passavant Memorial Homes is one of the foremost, consumer-focused providers of support to individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs. The mission of Passavant Memorial Homes is to empower individuals to live successfully in the community. Our team of professionals have been dedicated to promoting choice and independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities for more than 120 years. Throughout our history, we have continuously focused on ensuring the highest quality support and providing a variety of opportunities for our employees to develop and advance.

Passavant Memorial Homes is currently seeking responsible, caring, and dedicated people to fill full-time Direct Support Professional positions in the Latrobe area at our Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR). PMH's LTSR Program provides a safe and therapeutic environment for individuals with mental health diagnoses where residents can learn the critical skills needed to increase their personal independence and social integration into the community. Available shifts are evening shift (3:00pm - 11:00pm) and daylight shifts (7:00am - 3:00pm) with rotating weekends.

Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) play a crucial role in fulfilling the mission of Passavant Memorial Homes by providing assistance with daily activities such as personal care, housekeeping, and assistance with activities of daily living. To be successful in this role, you must be compassionate, motivated to help others, and dedicated to providing quality support.

Apply today to find your career and passion at Passavant Memorial Homes!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

  • Assist individuals with personal care, such as bathing, shaving, dressing, oral hygiene, etc.
  • Provide a safe, healthy and clean living environment
  • Perform needed housekeeping duties
  • Provide assistance with tasks of daily living such as shopping, care of personal possessions, telephone use, and social/leisure activities 
  • Observe for behavioral and physical changes in condition, and report as appropriate 
  • Offer input into the development of the Treatment Plan
  • Maintain various records pertaining to individuals, following established documentation methods

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP):

  • Minimum of 18 years of age, required.
  • Valid driver’s license, required.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
  • 6 months experience working directly with individuals with mental health diagnosis and/or developmental disabilities, required.

PASSAVANT MEMORIAL HOMES OFFERS A VARIETY OF BENEFITS INCLUDING:

  • Competitive Wages: $18.00 an hour
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Generous PTO package
  • 401K Retirement Plan
  • Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment
  • Career Development and Advancement Opportunities, including nationally-recognized certifications through the National Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (NADSP)

Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

*Prospective employees hired for a Full-Time Direct Support Professional Position will receive a $2,500 sign‐on bonus. 25% of the total sign-on bonus, which is $625 for Full-Time positions, will be paid after completion of 30 calendar days of employment. The remaining 75%, $1,875 for Full-Time positions, will be awarded after completion of 119 calendar days of employment. 25% of the total amount of the sign‐on bonus will be contingent upon the prospective employee attending the planned orientation date that was provided during the interview. If the planned orientation date is missed, the prospective employee will will not receive the bonus payout which occurs after the first 30 days of employment, which is 25% of the total sign-on bonus and is equal to $625. Sign-on bonus is eligible for prospective employees hired from November 1, 2023 through October 31, 2024.

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PMHFOS prohibits discrimination in any employment action; in admissions, referrals, operations, or delivery of services against individuals because of their race; color; national origin; sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, and/or gender identity); creed; religious affiliation; disability; age; ancestry; genetic information; limited English proficiency; marital status; membership in volunteer emergency responder organization; victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking; family care responsibilities; reproductive health decisions; and retaliation for initiating a complaint of discrimination or opposing or participating in the investigation of a discriminatory practice. Visit our Compliance page for more information.

PMHFOS is dedicated to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its affirmative action, equal opportunity, and nondiscrimination policies in all aspects of employment. PMHFOS celebrates diversity and has a no-tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. We value the unique skills, background, and experience of all of our employees.

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