Direct Support Professional - Part-Time, Make a Difference

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid vacation (60 hours)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a part-time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Earn $17.55/hour plus a $1 shift differential, with 60 hours of paid vacation in the first year, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Join a compassionate team making a real difference.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle during working hours.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Punctual and reliable with ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live independently.
• Assist with activities of daily living (household tasks, transportation, medication administration, shopping, meal prep, personal care).
• Build relationships and learn individual differences to provide tailored care.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Punctuality

Reliability

Time management

Job description

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking a part-time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Earn $17.55/hour plus a $1 shift differential, with 60 hours of paid vacation in the first year, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability.

Join a compassionate team making a real difference.