Vocational Direct Support Professional

The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC); Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance (

3 weeks paid vacation

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Mechanicsburg, PA is hiring a full-time Vocational Direct Support Professional to provide vocational training, instruction, and supervision in the development and implementation of the Individuals Written Program for individuals working at the Center for Industrial Training (CIT).

This role supports individuals with disabilities in a community-based program, offering a competitive wage of $16.26 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year work experience in vocational rehabilitation or related field preferred.
• Must possess physical stamina including the ability to lift and carry minimum of 45 pounds and stand for up to seven hours.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational training, instruction, and supervision in the development and implementation of the Individuals Written Program for individuals assigned to this program who work out of the Center for Industrial Training (CIT) facility.
• Support individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives within a community-based program.

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking to hire a full-time Vocational Direct Support Professional to provide vocational training, instruction, and supervision in the development and implementation of the Individuals Written Program for the individuals assigned to this program who work out of the Center for Industrial Training (CIT) facility.

CIT is a community-based program whose primary mission is to serve the needs of individuals with vocational challenges. CIT provides training and employment opportunities to individuals with disabilities and other vocational challenges in the tri-county area. 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 considering a human services career where you can really make a difference? If so, keep reading about this position!

Our Vocational Direct Support Professional earn a competitive wage of $16.26/hour. DSP's are essential so employees at CPARC have the benefit of job security. If this sounds like the entry-level opportunity in human services that you've been looking for,

You would also be eligible for our generous benefits package that includes:

• health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff at NO COST for the employee-only coverage
• 3 weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment, life insurance, long-term disability, a retirement plan, and other voluntary benefits

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.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED requires. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year work experience in vocational rehabilitation or related field preferred.
• Must possess physical stamina including the ability to lift and carry minimum of 45 pounds and stand for up to seven (7) 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? Do you enjoy helping people? If so, you may be perfect for this human services position!

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday 7:30am to 3:30pm (40 hours) or Monday-Friday 7:30am to 2:30pm (35 hours). No weekends, or holidays.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Salary: $16.26 per hour