Entry Level Flutter App Developer Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA

Overview

Position: Direct Support Professional- Casual Pool

Rate: $18/hour

Schedule: Casual employees are to be available to work a minimum of 25 hours per month (either 8 hour or 12.5-hour shifts)

Location: Greater Pittsburgh Area

JOB SUMMARY:

This is an entry level role in the residential, group home, setting. This position is primarily responsible for following all health and safety protocols outlined in each individual’s ISP. This is done by adhering to the policies and practices of the department which follow state regulations. Clear and thorough, consistent communication / follow-up with all team members, including but not limited to family, medical professionals, supports coordinators, behavior consultants, and other TCV staff and supervisors is required.

In accordance with the casual agreement, casual employees are to be available to work a minimum of 25 hours per month (either 8 hour or 12.5-hour shifts).

Essential Professional Skills:

• Relationship Builder – Staff are constantly engaging and interacting with individuals in a positive manner, regardless of individualss’ behaviors.
• Safety – Staff provide and ensure a safe environment, constantly supervise individuals, follow program rules and routines, and report and document all safety related incidents.
• Environmental Manager – Staff ensure the environment is clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing.
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Skills – Staff teach and assist individuals in ADLs such as room cleaning, chores, laundry, personal hygiene.
• Family Engagement and Driven Care – Demonstrates commitment to family engagement and individuals driven care principles.

• Shifts – After specific training, staff supervise designated shifts and ensure all activities are planned and executed in the appropriate manner. Staff ensure appropriate notifications are made and that all relevant shift documentation is accurate and completed in a timely manner.
• Other duties as required – this may include; assisting clinicians by reviewing service notes for quality, conducting observations and providing feedback for required trainings (ex. Essential Skills), being a mentor, etc.

Keywords: PRN, On‑Call, As‑Needed, Residential Aide, Human Services Worker

Responsibilities

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE

Qualifications

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• GED or High School diploma.
• Previous experience preferred (not required) working with individuals with developmental disabilities and/or autism spectrum disorders.
• Driver’s license is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Regularly works with individuals with unpredictable behavior. Requires walking, and standing throughout the workday and occasionally requires sitting. Frequently requires stooping, bending, kneeling. Occasionally requires running and lifting weights up to 50 lbs. Requires vision and physical ability to regularly operate vehicles. Regularly accompanies individuals on off-site activities and appointments. Requires physical ability to successfully perform CPR, First Aid procedures, and Behavior Management physical intervention. Significant and frequent use of verbal and written communication. Must be free of dependency and abuse of illegal or illicit drugs, alcohol, inhalants, or other chemical substances or controlled substances.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.