Direct Support Professionals
Fayette Resources currently has immediate openings for Direct Support Professionals in the Uniontown and DuBois areas. Direct Support Professional’s assist the individuals they support in pursuing 'everyday lives.' Depending upon the individual's capabilities, DSP's will assist with eating, grooming, and personal appearance, mobility, adult training and/or therapy sessions, one-on-one interactions, job coaching and personal hygiene. Benefits are offered after three months of employment. Interested applicants can either apply in person (Monday – Friday 9am-3pm).
For Uniontown, apply in person at 1313 Connellsville Road, Lemont Furnace, PA. or by faxing a resume with letter of interest to (724) 437-5451 Attn: Mike Comforti.
For DuBois, apply in person at 87 Beaver Drive, DuBois, PA or by faxing a resume with a letter of interest to (814) 372-2119. Attn: Cynthia McClintick.
Lifesharing Providers
We are looking for caring and compassionate families to share their homes and lives with individuals with developmental disabilities. Our program is called "Lifesharing through Family Living" because its mission is to foster a meaningful relationship between the individual and family through shared life experiences, from routine workdays and homemaking responsibilities to holidays, birthdays, new births and family losses.
What Does a Lifesharing Provider Do?
LSPs assist the individuals they support in pursuing everyday lives. Depending upon the individual's capabilities, the LSP will help with:
- Eating;
- Grooming and personal appearance;
- Mobility;
- One-on-one interactions;
- Personal hygiene.
Related responsibilities include:
- Charting personal and daily living activities;
- Assisting with hospital visits and medical appointments;
- Learning CPR/First Aid;
- Monitoring Seizure Activity.
Anyone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and practical life experience can qualify to be a Lifesharing Provider.
Lifesharing Providers at Fayette Resources
As an LSP working with Fayette Resources, you will be trained to support people with disabilities by providing a superior level of individualized services. These services are carefully designed to empower individuals as they seek greater respect and fulfilling lives in the community.
Benefits Available to LSPs
- Sharing your home and your heart with an individual with disabilities;
- Competitive contract rates;
- Work in your own home;
- Flexible schedule;
- Long-lasting commitment;
- Expert training;
- Around-the-clock support from our agency.
For More Information
For more information, ontact Darlene McConnell, DuBois Office, (814) 372-2115, or Erik Morris, Uniontown Office, (724) 437-6461.
