Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Community Services Group; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Life Insurance

Job summary

The Community Services Group is seeking a Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Watsontown, PA. This full‑time position offers a 2nd shift with weekend availability and a base wage of $20 per hour plus a $1 per hour differential for overnight and weekend hours, along with paid orientation.

You will support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential or community settings, helping with daily living skills, independence, and community integration, with on‑the‑job training

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• 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 with individuals to promote emotional, physical and personal well-being.
• Assist adults in developing life skills such as interaction, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene and other daily living skills.
• Support individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
• Facilitate opportunities for community integration and independence through planned programs.
• Help individuals reach their goals toward greater independence with guidance and instruction.
• Complete required documentation accurately and timely in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with families, agencies and service providers; participate in meetings and share relevant information.
• Arrange or assist with medical care as needed and follow health care recommendations including dietary guidelines.
• Conduct fire drills and manage emergencies during shifts.

Job description

# Community Services Group## Direct Support Professional (DSP)Apply: Watsontown, PA: Full time: Posted Today: R163### 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 intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in either a residential or community based 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. The DSP in a community program is responsible for developing and facilitating individualized programs of functional, social, and daily living skills instruction to promote independence, interdependence, and community integration. This instruction may occur in group situations and/or is individually scheduled, and it can be implemented in the person’s home setting, day services setting, and/or community settings. The DSP reports directly to the Program Supervisor. This position is a part of our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). Full-Time schedule - 2nd shift with weekend availability needed. 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:**Base Rate $20/hr. $1/hr. shift differential for awake overnight & weekend hours.**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:*** 18 years of age or older.* 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 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.