Direct Support Professional- Overnight Shift in Residential Group Home

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties

Harrisburg (Dauphin County)

On-site

USD 23,419 - 28,929

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

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Life insurance

Long-term disability

Retirement plan

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

You will support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible, performing activities of daily living, transportation, medication

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with activities of daily living such as household maintenance, transportation, medication administration, grocery shopping, meal preparation, personal care and more.
Build strong relationships while learning each person's differences in ability, personality, interests, learning and motivation.
Support people to live their best lives as independently as possible, in a structured daily environment.

Job description

$500 Sign-On Bonus

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Harrisburg, PA is seeking to hire a full time entry-level awake overnight 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 $17.55/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential.

health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff at NO COST for the employee-only coverage
2 weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
life insurance
long-term disability
a retirement plan
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 hour/week position with awake overnight hours.