Direct Support Professional- Waiver- Ridgway Montmorenci- Full Time

Dickinson Center, Inc.; Ridgway (Elk County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Retention bonus

Comprehensive benefits

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Job summary

Dickinson Center, Inc. seeks a Direct Support Professional for the Ridgway area. The role involves direct care within a Community Residential Program serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Elk County.

Responsibilities include daily individualized care, promoting independence, and maintaining health and welfare while respecting preferences. Strong driving eligibility and CPR/First Aid readiness are valued.

Qualifications

• Age 18 or older by completion of new hire training.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills involving working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record; 3 years driving experience; CPR/First Aid training.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care within the Community Residential Program, supporting daily activities and independence.
• Ensure health and welfare of consumers and respect personal preferences.

Job description

Direct Support Professional- Waiver- Ridgway Montmorenci- Full Time (40 hours)

Ridgway, PA, USA

$16.00 per hour

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

Full Time

Retention Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Direct Support Professional provides direct care within the Community Residential Program. This program provides residential services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Elk County. 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

Experience

• Age 18 or older by the completion of new hire training and orientation.
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills involving working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Certifications & Licenses

Valid driver's license, good driving record, driver for 3 years, preferred.

Capacity to successfully complete first aid, CPR, and medication administration courses

Benefits

Generous Paid Leave - including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days

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.

Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Pet Insurance options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources

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.