Compassionate Direct Support Pro - Part-Time, DailyPay

dickinsoncenter.org; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Job summary

Dickinson Center, Inc. is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional in Ridgway, PA, to provide individualized care in a residential program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves supporting consumers by encouraging independence and ensuring their health and welfare.

The ideal candidate should have experience in direct care and strong interpersonal skills. Compensation is $18.40 per hour, and the position offers DailyPay, allowing access to earned wages before payday.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct care for individuals with disabilities is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to encourage independence and respect personal preferences.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care within the Community Residential Program.
• Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Ensure health and welfare of consumers.

Job description

Direct Support Professional- Part Time(19 hours or less)- Waiver

Direct Support Professional- Part Time(19 hours or less)- Waiver

• Ridgway, PA, USA
• $18.40 per hour
• Shift differential available for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts
• Hourly
• Part Time(19 hours or less)
• Retention Bonus
• Now offering DailyPay; A financial wellness platform that enables employees to access earned wages before payday

POSITION SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care within the Community Residential Program. This program provides residential services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Elk County. The DSP provides daily individualized care to each consumer while encouraging independence, respecting personal preferences, and ensuring their health and welfare.

BENEFITS:

• Retention bonus -$100 after 90 days for successful completion of probation and $250 after 6 months for completion of all training requirements and meeting position expectations. Additional service milestone bonuses beginning at 1 year.

·Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)

·Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

·Additional Perks – and more!

About Us

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.

Dickinson Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.