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Direct Support Professional – Multiple Openings!

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Variable

PostedMarch 19, 2026

Pay$18.19–$27.58 / hr

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About this role

Mon Yough Community Services is seeking to hire multiple caring and dedicated employees at various locations!

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care to intellectually disabled adults in a 24-hour supervised living arrangement, ensuring their safety and well-being while treating them with respect and dignity. The role involves promoting independence and community integration by helping residents develop everyday life skills. Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality standards, assisting with transportation, meal planning, budgeting, medication administration, socializing, and attending doctor visits. Support is provided according to each resident’s Individualized Support Plan, helping them face daily challenges and opportunities with the assistance of dedicated staff.

Locations:

·       North Huntingdon

·       McKeesport

·       Port Vue

·       Elizabeth

·       West Mifflin

Shifts will include daylight, evening/night, overnights and variable shifts. All shifts will likely include weekends. Flexibility is key as this is a residential program that may require overtime beyond scheduled shifts.

Hires for this position must have a High School diploma or GED, as well as a valid driver’s license. Prior human service or caregiving experience is preferred, but it not required.

Responsibilities:

·       Recreational Activities: Plan, organize, and attend activities with transportation plans.

·       Resident Files: Maintain knowledge of all resident files and plans.

·       Staff Development: Complete 24 hours of staff development annually.

·       Diet Assistance: Help residents follow balanced or doctor-ordered diets.

·       Appointments: Accompany and assist residents.

·       Daily Living Skills: Teach and assist with hygiene, cooking, cleaning, shopping, etc.

·       Emergency Response: Stay calm and supportive in emergencies.

·       Resident Monitoring: Ensure residents’ safety and well-being.

·       Household Chores: Perform regular cleaning tasks.

·       ISP Adherence: Follow individual support plans.

·       Medication Administration: Administer medication as trained.

·       Emotional Support: Provide guidance for residents’ growth.

·       Administrative Tasks: Handle cash, file paperwork, and attend meetings.

·       Computer Skills: Use various software applications.

·       Safety Monitoring: Report hazardous conditions.

·       Attendance: Maintain regular attendance and stay awake during shifts.

·       Transportation: Operate vehicles for resident transport.

·       Program Development: Assist with client program documentation.

·       Professional Conduct: Work independently and maintain professionalism.

·       Quality Support: Provide consistent support, including CPR and first aid.

·       Environment Maintenance: Keep the environment clean and safe.

·       Financial Assistance: Help residents with banking and budgeting.

·       Paperwork: Complete all required paperwork timely.

·       High school diploma or GED required.

·       Prior human services experience preferred.

·       Must have a valid PA driver’s license and meet the guidelines to be accepted on the agencies vehicle insurance policy.

·       Upon hire, provide a current physical and Mantoux test, and then ongoing as required by the Department of Public Welfare (DPW).

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

·       Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

·       Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)

·       Driver’s License

·       Act 34

·       OAPSA

ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$18.19–$27.58 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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# Direct Support Professional - Multiple Openings!

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA (On-site)
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Behavioral Health
- Shift: Variable
- Business unit: ST Health Western Behavioral Health
- Pay: $18.19–$27.58 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2026-03-19T10:30:17.217Z

## Description

**Mon Yough Community Services is seeking to hire multiple caring and dedicated employees at various locations!**

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care to intellectually disabled adults in a 24-hour supervised living arrangement, ensuring their safety and well-being while treating them with respect and dignity. The role involves promoting independence and community integration by helping residents develop everyday life skills. Responsibilities include maintaining confidentiality standards, assisting with transportation, meal planning, budgeting, medication administration, socializing, and attending doctor visits. Support is provided according to each resident's Individualized Support Plan, helping them face daily challenges and opportunities with the assistance of dedicated staff.
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Shift and schedule

  • Shift

    Variable

  • Hours

    Full-Time

  • Workplace

    On-site

Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Care Coordinator

  2. Licensed Clinician (LSW/LPC)

  3. Senior Clinician — LCSW

  4. Program Supervisor

  5. Behavioral Health Director

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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