Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community-Services-Group-; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

Job summary

Community Services Group is hiring Direct Care Workers in PA to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in homes and community settings. Roles include DSP and CNA-like duties, with full-time and part-time shifts across 1st–3rd shifts.

You will help with life skills, daily activities, and community participation while promoting dignity and independence. Training provided and orientation paid.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willingness to accompany individuals into the community and provide support.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to transport individuals in vehicles.
• Flexible hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals in developing life skills (e.g., interaction, cooking, housekeeping, money management).
• Support individuals’ preferences and honor their interests.
• Actively seek opportunities for community experiences based on hobbies and interests.
• Help individuals become more independent by guidance, instruction and role modeling.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Teamwork

Flexibility

Cultural sensitivity

Tools

Driver's license

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!As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will develop relationships with adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, in order to promote their emotional, physical and personal well-being.This position is part of our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Community Home Services. You will be part of a team of coworkers staffing and serving a group of community homes or residential programs.Currently hiring for positions in Hanover, New Salem, Red Lion, and York, PA. Full-Time & Part-Time - 1st, 2nd & 3rd shift positions.CSG’s Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) 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:Base rate of pay $17/hr. with the potential to earn up to $21/hr. depending on location and shift.Job Description:Assist individuals 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, etc.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.Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.Qualifications:18 or older.Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport individuals in personal or CSG vehicles, including passenger vans.Willingness and ability to work in and travel to an identified group of community homes.Ability to work flexible hours as needed.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 LeaveExtensive Paid TrainingCareer Development OpportunitiesFlexible Pay Options through myFlexPayFamily Medical and Parental LeaveFlexible spending accounts for medical & dependent careTraditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life InsuranceWellness OpportunitiesTuition AssistanceMentor/Mentee OpportunitiesHealth 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.