Direct Support Professional - Residential Apartment Program - Part Time - Mechanicsburg

The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC); Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC) in Mechanicsburg, PA, is seeking a part-time Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This entry-level role offers meaningful work in a compassionate, team-focused environment.

You will assist with daily living tasks, transportation, medications administration, and community activities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with disabilities in daily living activities and community participation.
• Assist with household tasks, transportation, medication administration, grocery shopping, and personal care.
• Build positive relationships while respecting individual differences and preferences.

Skills

18+ years old

Driver's license

Job description

Join the Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC) who operate in Mechanicsburg, PA, and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We are looking for a part-time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care and support. 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 interested in a human services career where you can really make a difference?

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. We would not be able to achieve our mission to empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community without our staff. Here at CPARC, we have a team-oriented culture where we work together and treat each other like family. Because we value the input of each employee, we have an open-door policy. We also offer top compensation and benefits.

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? Are you enjoying helping people?

WORK SCHEDULE

This is a part time, less than 20 hours a week position.

One evening shift through the week & every other weekend

One evening shift through the week & every other weekend.

Compensation and Benefits

• $500 Sign-On Bonus**
• Our Direct Support Professionals earn a competitive wage of $17.55/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential
• 60 hours of paid vacation during the first year of employment, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability

Salary: $17.55 per hour

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability