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Direct Support Professional at The Verland Foundation Inc.

The Verland Foundation Inc. Beaver, PA

Job Description

Description: NEW WAGE $19.25/hr $2,000 Sign on Bonus

Verland is currently seeking Direct Support Professionals' to join our team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for providing Exceptional Care to the individuals that call Verland their Home.


Location: Monaca, PA 15061

Shifts available:

Full Time- 40 hours

ALL SHIFTS OPEN - 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm and 11pm - 7am


The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is responsible for individualized care and ongoing support for people in our community with complex physical, medical and intellectual challenges. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.


Contributions:

  • Enrich and support the lives of our residents while maintaining a safe and healthy environment
  • Introduce and encourage skill development through active treatment activities
  • Implement individualized programs; record all observations and daily progress notes.
  • Participate in planning social, home, and recreational activities
  • Assist with meals and perform cleaning and laundry duties in the house
  • Transport clients to appointments and activities in Verland vehicles
  • Bathe, dress, and assist clients with personal hygiene
  • Housekeeping duties as needed
  • Medication Administration
  • Other duties as assigned

Exceptional Benefits:

Minimum of 30 hours worked, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package:

  • Health (UPMC), Dental and Vision Insurances (1st of the month following 30 days from start date)
  • Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (HSA)
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • 403b - Traditional and Roth with Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement (for core positions)
  • Competitive PTO Plan
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Incentive in lieu of Medical coverage
  • Career Development
  • Whole Person Wellbeing Resources
  • Mental Health Resources and Support
Requirements:
  • High school diploma/GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • Reliable means of transportation
  • Ability to lift and transfer without restrictions
  • Must pass a complete Background, Physical, and Drug screening
  • Experience is not required!

2 weeks paid training provided by Verland, to educate new hires on daily living skills, social engagement, personal hygiene skills, along with each individual's support plan/ personal development goals that are essential to improve the daily lives of the individuals that we serve. Completion of training is required at the start of employment.


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Verland is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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Typical mid-level pay: $35k for Home Health and Personal Care Aides nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$35k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$26k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $44k

Pay increases slowly with experience in this field.

Raises may be modest; negotiate well upfront.

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

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Durability
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Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
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Specialize
Experts earn more
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High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+17%
10yr growth
765,800 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.
Typical: High school diploma or equivalent

Good time to build expertise—demand will chase supply.

Labor data: BLS 2024