Direct Support Professional- Part Time(Under 24 Hours)- Adult Habilitation Center- Ridgway

Dickinson Center, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retention bonus

Wellness Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

The Dickinson Center, Inc. in Ridgway, PA seeks a Direct Support Professional to provide direct care at the Adult Habilitation Center's day program.

This part-time role supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on independence, personal preferences, and health and welfare. Requires a HS diploma or GED, valid driver's license, and ability to complete first aid, CPR, and medication administration courses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Age 18 or older.
• MCR minimum: one year as a Therapeutic Activities Services Trainee; or related human services field with relevant college major; or equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Valid driver's license, good driving record; capacity to complete first aid, CPR, and medication administration courses.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care at the Adult Day Treatment program.
• Deliver daily individualized care to consumers and promote independence.
• Respect personal preferences and safeguard health and welfare.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Direct Support Professional- Part Time(Under 24 Hours)- Adult Habilitation Center- Ridgway

Direct Support Professional- Part Time(Under 24 Hours)- Adult Habilitation Center- Ridgway

$15.56-$16.83 per hour

Shift differential available for eligible evening, overnight, and weekend shifts

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care at the Adult Day Treatment program. This program provides day services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Direct Support Professional provides daily individualized care to each consumer while encouraging independence, respecting personal preferences, and ensuring their health and welfare.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School diploma or GED

Experience

• Age 18 or older
• MCR minimum: One year as a Therapeutic Activities Services Trainee; or one year of professional experience in the field of therapeutic recreation, occupational therapy, vocational adjustment services, or art, music, or dance therapy, and graduation from a four year college or university with major course work in therapeutic recreation, physical education, vocational rehabilitation, vocational education or counseling, occupation, art, music, or dance therapy, or a related human services field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Certifications & Licenses

• Valid driver's license, good driving record, driver for 3 years
• Capacity to successfully complete first aid, CPR, and medication administration courses

BENEFITS:

• Retention bonus -$100 after 90 days for successful completion of probation and $250 after 6 months for completion of all training requirements and meeting position expectations. Additional service milestone bonuses beginning at 1 year.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Wellness Reimbursement - Receive up to $250 annually for eligible expenses that support your physical and mental well-being, including fitness memberships, wellness apps, and creative classes. Available to employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week who have completed 90 days of employment.
• Additional Perks - and more!

About Us

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.

Dickinson Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.