Direct Support Professional | Full-Time 9a-5p

Direct Support Professional

Full-Time • Non-Exempt • 9a-5p at 15216

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The details

Location: 15216 area

Schedule: Monday–Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.

Starting salary: $17–$22.29 per hour; $12–$15.29 per hour for asleep overnights

Reports to: Residential Advisor

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Position summary

Now offering a $2,000 hiring bonus!

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities at Emmaus Community of Pittsburgh. As a Direct Support Professional, you’ll assist residents in their daily routines, help them build skills and relationships, pursue their personal goals, and participate in activities at home and throughout the community. No experience is required – we provide the training and support you need to feel confident in your role.

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What you’ll do

ASSIST WITH Daily living

• Support residents with personal hygiene, assist with medical appointments, and administer medications.
• Plan menus, shop for groceries, and prepare meals that meet residents’ dietary needs.
• Help keep the home clean and well maintained and care for residents’ belongings.

BUILD Relationships & community life

• Build respectful, meaningful relationships with residents and uphold the mission and values of Emmaus.
• Provide residents with opportunities for social and recreational activities at home and in the community and participate in celebrations such as birthdays and holidays.

SUPPORT PERSONAL GROWTH

• Help develop residents’ goals and outcomes and support their progress.
• Implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) as written and complete required documentation.
• Assist residents with money management and follow all policies for safeguarding resident and agency funds.
• Conduct and document monthly fire drills and comply with all state- and county-mandated regulations.

LEARN & WORK AS A TEAM

• Work collaboratively with the team under the Residential Advisor’s supervision and attend required staff meetings.
• Cross-train at a minimum of one other Emmaus location.

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What you’ll get

Healthcare (90% employer-paid for employee-only; 85% for other tiers—see rates below) • Dental & Vision (100% employer-paid, including family) • Paid Time Off (4 weeks/20 days) • Double time for most holidays • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • $25,000 Life Insurance Policy • 403b Retirement Plan • Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year full-time) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including mental health support • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Eligibility

Benefits rate details

The amounts below are the employee’s contribution per paycheck, based on 26 pay periods per year. Medical costs vary by the level of coverage selected. Dental and vision coverage have no additional employee cost. Employee costs effective July 1, 2026.

Employee Costs	Aetna EPO	MetLife Dental	UPMC Vision
Employee-Only	$61.05 per pay	$0	$0
Employee & Child(ren)	$184.26 per pay	$0	$0
Employee & Spouse	$245.07 per pay	$0	$0
Family Coverage	$255.51 per pay	$0	$0

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Equal opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local laws.

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma, GED, or higher education
• Driver’s license
• Act 34 and FBI clearances
• Pre-employment physical and TB (Mantoux) test
• A willingness to learn: experience not required; training provided

Physical requirements

Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.