Program Advisor/Direct Support Professional - Part Time - Mt Holly

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties; Mount Holly Springs (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,457 - 27,711; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

60 hours of paid vacation

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Mount Holly Springs, PA is seeking a part-time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This rewarding career allows you to help individuals lead self-directed and meaningful lives as part of a dedicated team.

Direct Support Professionals earn $17.12/hour plus a $1/hour shift differential. Additional benefits include 60 hours of paid vacation, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability.

If you're punctual, reliable, and enjoy helping people, this may be the perfect position for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as personal care and meal preparation.
• Build strong relationships and learn individual needs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Mt Holly, PA is seeking to hire a part time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for the individuals we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Support individuals with disabilities to lead self‑directed, meaningful lives as part of a dedicated and motivated team. This human services career offers a chance to really make a difference.

Compensation and Benefits

Direct Support Professionals earn a competitive wage of $17.12/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential. Additional benefits include 60 hours of paid vacation during the first year of employment, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and long‑term disability.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)

As a 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. Building strong relationships and learning their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes, and dislikes helps provide the best care. The work of supporting people with disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires is 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, patient, 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 part time, less than 20 hours a week position.

Sundays 2:00pm-8:45pm

Mondays 5:00pm-10:15pm

Tuesdays 5:00pm-10:15pm

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that you are the right fit for this entry‑level position in human services, complete our initial 3‑minute, mobile‑friendly application. We look forward to hearing from you.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability