Direct Support Professional (DSP) Full-Time & Part-Time Options, Variety of Shift

Skills of Central Pennsylvania•State College, PA

4d•$18 - $22

About The Position

About Skills Skills of Central PA (Skills) provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania. We offer services in 17 counties throughout the region and employ approximately 1,000 people in a variety of professional, clinical, and direct support roles. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look! We have various shifts available throughout Centre County including State College, Bellefonte, Phillipsburg, Howard and Boalsburg and more to discuss with you! Skills is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our residential group homes. DSPs are the key to the services we provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The job is challenging and rewarding. As a DSP you will: Use person-centered thinking to thoroughly understand the wants and needs of the people you support and what is important to/for them Plan parties, games, crafts, outings, and other activities based on the interests of people you support Drive people to and from fun community activities and appointments Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.) Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training Complete documentation, as needed Check out the videos on our Career site for more information about what it’s like to work at Skills! There are a few things you’ll need to succeed at Skills. If you’ve got what it takes, this may be the most rewarding career you’ll ever have! You need “ grit ”. In this line of work, some days are challenging. When the going gets tough, you have to be tougher. You need “ heart ”. The people we support are vulnerable, so treating them with kindness, compassion, and respect is a must, not an option. You need to advocate . The people we support sometimes have difficulty speaking for themselves, so you need to learn about their needs and support them. You need to mentor . Our day-to-day work involves teaching people the skills they need to succeed. You have to be patient and dedicated to their progress. Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match!

Requirements

18 years of age or older
High School diploma or GED equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Use person-centered thinking to thoroughly understand the wants and needs of the people you support and what is important to/for them
Plan parties, games, crafts, outings, and other activities based on the interests of people you support
Drive people to and from fun community activities and appointments
Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home
Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.)
Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training
Complete documentation, as needed