Awake Overnight Program Advisor/Direct Support Professional – Full Time – Harrisburg
About The Position
The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Harrisburg, PA is seeking to hire a full time entry-level awake overnight Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for the individuals we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role supports individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives as part of a dedicated and motivated team. This is a human services career where you can really make a difference. The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties was founded in 1953 by parents advocating for people with disabilities who were denied opportunities. 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 empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community. We have a team-oriented culture where we work together and treat each other like family, with an open-door policy and top compensation and benefits.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during working hours
- Punctual and reliable
- Ability to keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Flexible and patient
- Respectful, discreet with confidential information, and honest
- Enjoy helping people
Responsibilities
- Support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible.
- Assist with activities of daily living such as household maintenance, transportation, administration of medications, grocery shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and more.
- Build strong relationships while learning individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes, and dislikes to provide the best care.
- Support people with disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires.
Benefits
- Competitive wage of $17.12/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential
- Health insurance for full-time staff at NO COST for employee-only coverage
- Dental insurance for full-time staff at NO COST for employee-only coverage
- Vision insurance for full-time staff at NO COST for employee-only coverage
- 2 weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability
- Retirement plan
- Other voluntary benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
