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Are you a Caregiver, Direct Care Worker, home health aide, Community Participation Coordinator, or job coach, or have you always wanted to be one? This is the opportunity for you!
At AMA Support Services, we are family! We would love for you to join our growing family by applying to be a Community Participation Specialist. AMA Support Services believes every person with a disability has the right to feel safe, healthy, and happy at home! As a Community Participation Specialist (DSP), you will be making a direct impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while working one-on-one.
What you will be doing:
* Helping an individual with intellectual disabilities live their best life (which may include helping with personal hygiene, cleaning, cooking, taking them out into the community, and keeping them safe)
* Complete daily progress notes so that everyone knows what is going on with that individual. As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for our CPS program, you will be making a direct impact on the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while working with an individual in the community.
* You are being a responsible friend, mentor, helper, and supporter!
* Monitor, document, and report any changes in individuals, emotional, physical, and mental health promptly.
* Provide a safe, healthy, and clean environment for the individual and yourself.
What you get in return:
A competitive paycheck
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance (with upgrades available)
401(k) retirement plan with a 5% dollar-for-dollar match (AKA FREE MONEY)
A Work/Life Balance
Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
flexible schedule
Paid Time off.
Unlimited unpaid time off
Time and a half pay for holidays and overtime.
Paid Training Program
Opportunity for internal promotions and growth
Parties, fun, and friends!
This is an opportunity for anybody in the Pittsburgh area who:
Is 18 years of age or older.
Has a high school diploma or equivalent.
Has a valid Driver's License.
Can pass a criminal background check.
Is experienced with caregiving, IDD, or autism.
Job Types: Full-time
Salary: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Schedule:
-The base schedule for this position is determined by the individuals being supported but is primarily a Monday-Friday position.
Experience:
Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Equal Opportunity Statement: AMA Support Services does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.
Compensation details: 16-18 Hourly Wage
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