Adult Day Program Direct Support Professional

Croyle-Nielsen Therapeutic Associates, Inc.; Johnstown (Cambria County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

PTO starting day 1

Paid holidays for full-time employees

401(k) plan

Job summary

Croyle-Nielsen Therapeutic Associates, Inc. seeks compassionate Direct Support Professionals for its Adult Day Program in Somerset and Summerhill, PA. This part-time role could grow to full-time as the program expands, with daytime/weekday hours and on-site work.

You will help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills, join activities, and enjoy meaningful community experiences while maintaining safety and a positive, grateful team culture.

Qualifications

• A caring heart and patient attitude towards adults with IDD.
• Real passion for helping others succeed and stay engaged.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team and families.

Responsibilities

• Support adults in learning new skills, group activities, and community outings.
• Assist with medication administration and monitor wellbeing.
• Transport clients safely to events and keep program areas and vehicle clean.
• Communicate effectively with the team and act as a positive role model.
• Encourage personal growth, hobbies, health, and wellness goals.

Skills

Caring personality

Patience

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ready to love what you do every day? Join C-NTA!

Ready to be creative and help others learn and have fun? Join C-NTA!

Ready to make a positive impact? Join C-NTA!

We’re looking for friendly, caring, and energetic people who want to make a positive impact while having fun at work. Our Adult Day Program Direct Support Professionals (DSP) will get to help adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities build skills, explore their interests, and enjoy meaningful community experiences. Every day is a chance to laugh, learn, and make life brighter — for others and yourself!

The position is part-time with the opportunity to become full-time as the Adult Day Program grows and is daytime/weekday hours. Opportunities exist in Somerset and Summerhill.

What You’ll Do

• Support individuals in learning new skills, group activities, community outings, fostering friendships, and medication administration
• Encourage individuals to have positive attitudes and explore personal growth through developing their hobbies, health, and wellness goals
• Transport individuals safely and accompany them to outings and community eventsKeep the day program facility and vehicle clean and create a happy day program environment.
• Stay organized with good communication and communicate with the team.
• Be a positive role model who embodies CNTA’s Culture of Gratitude and teamwork.

What You’ll Bring

• A caring heart, a patient attitude, and a real passion for helping others succeed.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid PA driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• An ability to pass background checks, physical, and drug screening which C-NTA pays for you.

What You’ll Get

• Enjoy paid training and a chance to earn the national DSP certification
• Benefit from generous PTO starting on day 1, plus paid holidays for full-time employees
• Access to a variety of benefits and perks like health, dental, vision, and many other programs to benefit you and your family
• Save for the future with our 401(k) plan and matching contributions
• Career growth in a company that truly values and puts people first
• Become part of a welcoming team that appreciates you, where you’re seen, heard, and valued

This is not your average caregiver job — it’s a chance to be a mentor, coach, and be a cheerleader in someone’s journey to live their best life.