Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Services Group - CSG; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

Training & Orientation

Career Development

401K

Job summary

Community Services Group - CSG in Hershey, PA is hiring Direct Care Professionals to support adults with autism in residential settings. Roles include helping with daily living, community integration, and personal care. No experience required; two-week paid orientation is provided.

You must have a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle to attend trainings and transport clients. The position offers full-time or part-time options and includes benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships to promote emotional, physical and personal well-being.
• Assist adults in life skills such as interaction, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene.
• Support individuals' preferences and rights, promote community integration and independence.
• Help individuals reach goals by providing guidance, instruction and role modeling.
• Complete all required documentation including electronic health records accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with families and other service providers; participate in meetings and share relevant information.

Skills

Compassionate care

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Summary

Are you a Direct Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Residential Specialist, Home Health Aid, Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or looking for an opportunity to help people, have we got a job for you. Hiring Immediately, no experience necessary!

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) is a caregiver that supports adults with autism spectrum disorder in a residential setting while maintaining sensitivity to the rights and dignity of the individual. The DSP in a residential setting is responsible for assisting individuals to live a self-directed life, assisting with activities of daily living, implementing individual programming, and responsible for the routine operation of the home. This instruction may occur in group situations and/or is individually scheduled, and it can be implemented in the person's home setting, and/or community settings. The DSP reports directly to the Program Supervisor.

This position is part of our Adult Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Services.

Currently hiring for positions in Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster and Lititz, PA. Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible - 2nd & 3rd shift positions.

CSG's Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD/ASD) Services is excited to offer a 2 week paid orientation for this position. Orientation includes the necessary foundational training needed before providing services in the programs and sets you up for a successful career at CSG. Orientation is held in-person at our Mountville, Williamsport, and Bethlehem offices. Mileage reimbursement is provided for orientation related travel.

Wage Information

$20/hr. with $1/hr. shift differentials for awake overnight & weekend hours at all locations.

Job Description

• Develop relationships where those we support live, work, or in a community setting, in order to promote and ensure their emotional, physical and personal well-being.
• Assist adults in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, and other skills in appropriate settings.
• Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
• Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests utilizing community resources to promote community integration, independence, and Interdependence.
• Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
• Completes all required documentation including electronic health record in an accurate, timely, and professional manner.
• Collaborates and cooperates with involved agencies, family members, and other service providers; participates in meetings and provides relevant information.
• Provides support and assistance to individuals in arranging for medical care when responsible to do so and follow health care recommendations including individuals to follow all dietary guidelines as recommended.
• Conducts fire drills, manages emergency situations during assigned work shifts, and provides coverage in emergency situations.

Qualifications

This position requires the following:

• Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.
• Administers medication and treatment as permitted under regulations

CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training
• Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
• Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.