Direct Support Professional

L'Arche Erie, Inc.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

L’Arche Erie, Inc. is seeking a compassionate Direct Support Professional (DSP) to assist adults with disabilities in daily tasks. You will contribute to a home founded on trust, care, and mutual growth, supporting independent living and meaningful relationships.

You will join a diverse, inclusive team and promote health, safety, and dignity. A valid driver’s license, ability to lift 40 lbs, flexible weekends, and a high school diploma are required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Ability to fulfill a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and transfer individuals.
• Satisfactory criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Supports individuals with disabilities in personal care, money management, medical care, appointments, family and work connections, household chores, laundry, medications, and meals.
• Tracks individuals’ goals and support plans and documents information as needed.
• Communicates and self-advocates effectively with doctors and other professionals.
• Participates in team activities, including household maintenance, scheduled routines, and regular meetings.

Skills

Teamwork

Health & safety

Diversity & inclusion

Initiative & professionalism

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Are you ready to build meaningful, lasting friendships that challenge your perspective and allow you to see the world differently?

As a DSP at L’Arche Erie, you will support adults with disabilities in daily tasks, fostering a home of trust, care, and mutual growth.

• Desire to work with, to learn from, and to relate to people with intellectual disabilities
• Desire to work in an inclusive and diverse community
• Independence, initiative and professionalism as demonstrated by:

o Ability to work cooperatively and constructively as part of a team

o Ability to take responsibility for health and safety of others

o Ability to work with individuals of different religious affiliation, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, etc.

Qualifications:

• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to fulfill a flexible schedule, including weekends
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs. and transfer individuals
• Satisfactory criminal background check
• High School diploma or equivalent

Duties and responsibilities (training is provided):

• Supports individuals with disabilities in:

o Personal care needs (clothing, hygiene, eating, etc.), money management, medical care, appointments, family and work connections, household chores, laundry, medications, meal preparation, transportation

o Track individuals’ goals, support plans and outcomes; documenting information as needed

o Communicating and self-advocating effectively with doctors and other professionals

• Participates on a team, including sharing responsibility for:

o Household maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, cleaning, meal prep, property upkeep, shopping, and household financial management

o Scheduled routines

o Regularly scheduled meetings

• Builds a relationship of mutual care and support with people with disabilities
• Observes the rights and personal dignity of others
• Fosters a home life of unity, mutual respect, and participation by all members
• Learns and implements the policies and procedures of L’Arche
• Assists in the implementation of Individualized Support Plans and adheres to state regulations
• Communicates and advocates effectively with doctors and other professionals
• Participates in the functions and life of the community
• Completes other duties as assigned

Schedules are based on the needs of the individuals and their homes. Flexibility of schedule is required.

L’Arche Erie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.