Interested in a career with Gene Cook Supports?
Since 2014, Gene Cook Supports, LLC has been making a difference for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families, both in the home and the community. We currently provide services for Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette Counties. GCS welcomes applicants looking to make a positive impact on the lives of the clients that we support.
OPEN POSITIONS:
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Are you a caring, energetic & compassionate person?
Would you like to make a difference working with individuals who have intellectual & developmental disabilities?
WE WANT YOU!
We are seeking full and part-time Direct Support Professionals in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties.
Starting at $17/hour with possible annual increases up to $1 for the first four years!
Primary functions:
- To teach, support, and maintain skills, behavior, social and recreational, and incidental programs
- To provide direct care to individuals with developmental disabilities in residences, family homes, and community settings
- To provide individual care and ensure safety in the home and community
- Provide transportation when applicable
- Maintain accurate documentation regarding progress notes, timesheets, and other required documentation
- Communicate with other staff and management in a professional manner
- Provide updated information in a timely manner to meet state and federal guidelines
- Complete all required and ongoing training as needed
Qualifications:
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- One (1) year experience working with individuals with disabilities (preferred)
- Must pass required background checks and clearances (Criminal, FBI, Child Abuse Clearances, etc.)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid vehicle registration
- Valid vehicle insurance
- Degree required for Enhanced Services
- Successful completion of 6-month Probationary Period
Behavior Support Professional (BSP)
- Full and Part-time positions available
- Starting at $30/hour for bachelor’s level positions and $40/hour for master’s level positions with incentives.
- Cases available in Allegheny, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties (location is taken into consideration but frequent driving is a requirement for this position).
Primary functions of the Behavioral Support Professional:
- Provide initial and ongoing direct support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their caregivers (hands-on training, modeling, and direct feedback) in the home, place of employment, and community setting.
- Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments prior to developing the initial Positive Behavior Support Plan.
- Revise Positive Behavior Support Plans upon need and within designated timeframes.
- Provide training to caregivers on the initial Positive Behavior Support Plans and all plan revisions. BSPs will include corresponding training sheets to immediate supervisor in accordance with the GCS Policy.
- Collect and interpret data related to the individual’s needs.
- Graph and analyze the collected data to access for progress and support changes.
- Complete a monthly report based off of monthly data collection and progress toward goals.
- Complete Service Notes daily based off of clinical support and recommendations during sessions.
- Attend ISPs/other meetings as needed by the team
- All paperwork, documentation, monthlies, data collection etc. must be reviewed and signed-off on by supervisors prior to implementation.
- Meet with Directors for support as needed and also upon request.
- Ensure Frequency and Duration is met for individuals receiving support.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree preferred or highly qualified bachelor’s degree with extensive experience.
- A minimum of two-years experience working with individuals with disabilities.
- Background checks (criminal history, child abuse, FBI).
- Must obtain certificates of completion for ODP’s Functional Behavioral Assessment and Positive Behavioral Support trainings prior to providing support to individuals.
- Must complete GCS New Hire Orientation and all required staff trainings/shadowing.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Valid vehicle registration and insurance
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please complete the form to apply.
Gene Cook Supports, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to excellence through diversity. Employment offers are made on the basis of qualifications, and without regard to race, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability, age, veteran status, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
