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Find Your Rewarding Career in Home and Community Based Services in Western PA

Serving Vandergrift, Apollo, Hyde Park and Leechburg Areas

OPEN INTERVIEWS

Now Hiring

Residential Program Worker

(Direct Support Professional)

Full-Time & Part-Time

Multiple Shifts Available

Paid Training Included

Why Join KVOU?

Kiski Valley Opportunities Unlimited (KVOU) is dedicated to providing community supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Join a team that values compassion, respect, and professional growth. KVOU is a small agency that has many long-term direct care staff.  In-fact over 42.5% of our employees that provide direct care have been with the agency for 5 or more years, 30% have been with us 10 or more years, 22.5% have been with us 15 or more years.

We offer full‑time, part‑time, on-call and substitute positions, providing scheduling flexibility to meet a variety of needs. A competitive wage and benefits package is available for eligible employees.

Training & Professional Support

 

KVOU provides structured orientation and ongoing training aligned with Pennsylvania Office of Developmental Programs (ODP) requirements. Training focuses on health and safety, person‑centered practices, individual rights, and supporting the implementation of each person’s Individual Support Plan.

Staff receive required training such as CPR and First Aid certification, job related knowledge and skills, and access to online learning platforms, including Relias, to support ongoing skill development.

In addition, KVOU invests in employee growth by covering the cost of Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Front‑Line Supervisor (FLS) credentialing for eligible staff who choose to pursue certification.

Equal Employment Opportunity

KVOU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is provided in a non‑discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, national origin, age, or sex. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees have the right to file complaints of employment discrimination pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955, as amended.

Ready to start a rewarding career?

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724-567-7799

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129 Columbia Ave, Vandergrift

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Employment desired

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COMPETITIVE PAY

$18.06 – $20.06 / hour

*Starting rate depends on shift worked.

100% Employer-Paid Insurance option

Full medical, dental, and vision coverage at zero cost to the employee.

6% Employer-Paid Pension

We invest in your future with a generous retirement contribution.

Generous Paid Time Off

Prioritize your work-life balance with plenty of time to recharge.

Available Shifts

Day, Evening, & Overnights

Weekdays & Weekends

Flexible scheduling to fit your life

Paid holidays

Locations: Vandergrift, Apollo, Leechburg, Hyde Park

WEST-IN-ARMS IS HIRING, TOO!

 

 

We are seeking a full-time manager and on-call cooks at West-In-Arms, with positions available at both our Apollo and North Apollo locations.

Shifts are during daylight hours and include breakfast, lunch, and dinner coverage. If you are interested in learning more, please call 724-567-7799, ext. 206 and speak with Heather.

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