Direct Support Professional (DSP) - Full Time/Carlisle Area

The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC); Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,457 - 27,711; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC) in Carlisle, PA is seeking a full-time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide care for individuals with disabilities. This role involves assisting with daily living activities and building relationships to enhance independence. The position offers a competitive wage of $17.12 per hour, flexible scheduling, and a generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for employee-only coverage. Join a passionate team dedicated to making a difference.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living.
• Provide transportation, meal preparation, and medication administration.
• Develop meaningful relationships with individuals to enhance their quality of life.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Punctuality and reliability

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Flexibility and patience

Respect for confidentiality

Enjoy helping people

Job description

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Carlisle, PA is seeking to hire a full-time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for the individuals we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Would you like to support individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? Do you thrive as part of a dedicated and motivated team? Are you considering a human services career where you can really make a difference? If so, keep reading about this DSP position!

Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) earn a competitive wage of $17.12/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential. You would also be eligible for our generous benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff at NO COST for the employee-only coverage. Our passionate team members also enjoy 3 weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment, life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits.

About The Arc of Cumberland And Perry Counties

The lack of services for people with disabilities led a group of parents to band together in 1953 to form The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC). For decades, children and adults with disabilities were systematically denied educational opportunities, vocational training jobs, housing, and almost every other right and service that people without disabilities took for granted. Today, our staff continues to advocate for people with disabilities; offer tools and training to help families; and ensure that individuals live, work, and play in their community.

A Day In The Life Of A Direct Support Professional (DSP)

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. You assist with activities of daily living such as household maintenance, transportation, administration of medications, grocery shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and more. While supporting people with disabilities, you build strong relationships while learning their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes, and dislikes. This helps you to provide the best care. In this position, you find the work of supporting people with disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during working hours

Are you punctual and reliable? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively? Do you have good interpersonal and communication skills? Are you flexible and patient? Are you respectful, discreet with confidential information, and honest? Do you enjoy helping people? If so, you may be perfect for this entry-level human services position!

Work Schedule

This is a full-time 40 hours/week position with flexible hours.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Salary: $17.12 per hour