The Spina Bfida Association of Western PA (SBAWP) is a local nonprofit that is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with spina bifida and related disabilities.
Do you have a passion for helping others? Are you interested in making a difference in people's lives? Are you looking for a position that gives you purpose? If yes, SBAWP wants you on our team!
SBAWP has immediate openings for Full-Time, Part-Time and Flex-Time for days, evenings, and weekends hours. Flexible hours and shifts are available. Work 4 hours or 8 hours...we are flexible!
The right candidate will have an upbeat, caring, and positive attitude. A willingness to learn and/or have experience working with persons having disabilities is helpful as well. Local travel may be required with mileage reimbursement.
Basic Function:
- Direct Care staff provide personal care support and assistance to individuals with spina bifida and related disabilities in the client's home. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to assisting our clients with various activities of daily living as well as helping clients reach independence goals. Responsibilities could also include socialization, transfers, meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, hygiene.
- We will ensure that your comfort and skill level complement the client's needs.
- We offer flexible training and support prior to and after your assignment in the client’s home.
Qualifications and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Driver’s license/clean driving record
- Ability to lift, assist with all aspects of individual's daily routines
- Successfully pass clearances -- FBI Fingerprint, PA State Police Criminal Background Check (SBAWP will assist in obtaining)
- Negative TB test and drug test required before start of employment
Required Skills:
· Ability to treat clients with respect and dignity.
· Possess basic reading, writing, and math skills.
· Ability to follow a client's service plan.
· Possess basic cooking and housekeeping skills.
Benefits
We offer a full suite of benefits for full-time employees who work 30+ hours per week, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a flexible spending account (FSA), a health reimbursement account (HRA) and paid time off (PTO).
Spina Bifida Association of Western Pennsylvania (SBAWP) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
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Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you legally eligible to work in the United States?
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Wexford, PA 15090: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person