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Direct Support Professional- Vocational

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McKeesport, PA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Or CPRCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)Act 34OAPSAValid PA Driver's License

Job overview

UPMC is hiring a Direct Support Professional- Vocational. The Direct Support Professional – Vocational at UPMC Western Behavioral Health supports senior adults and individuals with intellectual disabilities by promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and facilitating community and employment activities while providing hands‑on assistance with daily living tasks.

Key focus areas include Provide transportation and ensure consumer safety and well‑being, Deliver individualized support and implement ISP goals, and Facilitate community, employment, and skill‑building activities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GEDOne Year Experience Working With Individuals With DisabilitiesMust Be 21+Valid PA Driver's LicenseBasic Life Support (BLS) or CPRCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)Act 34OAPSA

Full job description

Make a meaningful impact every day as a Direct Support Professional - Vocational with UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough in McKeesport, PA!

In this rewarding role, you'll support senior adults and individuals with intellectual disabilities by promoting independence, enhancing quality of life, and helping them remain active members of their communities. You'll provide hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLS) while developing and facilitating engaging facility-based and community-based programming tailored to each individual's interests, strengths, and goals. You'll play a key role in teaching life skills, encouraging socialization, fostering community integration, and supporting opportunities for competitive integrated employment.

Key Information:

  • Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8a-330p (Working Lunch)

  • Location: 230 5th Avenue, McKeesport

  • Parking: Lot on site for a minimal fee

  • Dress Code: Casual

This position is ideal for compassionate professionals who are passionate about empowering others and have experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral health needs, dementia, or geriatric populations. If this sounds like you, and you strive to help others and build meaningful relationships in your day-to-day work, we'd love to have you join our team- apply today!

Responsibilities:

  • Provide transportation & ensure consumer safety and well-being.

  • Deliver individualized support and implement ISP goals.

  • Facilitate community, employment, and skill building activities.

  • Build positive relations with consumers, families, and partners.

  • Maintain accurate documentation, compliance and required training.

  • High School diploma or GED required.

  • One (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities.

  • Must be 21 years of age or older.

  • Must have a valid PA drivers license & meet the guidelines to be accepted on the agencys vehicle insurance policy.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

  • Driver's License

  • Act 34

  • OAPSA

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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