Direct Support Professional

Easterseals Western & Central Pennsylvania•Cranberry Township, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a non-profit organization providing programs and services to individuals with disabilities and other special needs. We are celebrating over 100 years and are proud of our history! Our Residential Program is looking to hire an energetic full-time Residential Program Worker to join our team. Our opening is a full-time, 40 hour block shift at our Oil City home. The position comes with a benefit package valued at over $6K, which includes health, dental, vision, and ancillary insurances, paid time off and eligibility for our retirement plan. The rate of pay is $17.00 per hour. We operate four community residential homes (Franklin, Oil City, Shippenville, and Seneca, PA) which are staffed 24 hours per day, 365 days per year. Our staff provides direct care and a safe, secure and supportive living environment in which individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities will learn to live and function as independently as possible within the community.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
Upon hire, successful completion of Medication Administration Test required.
Current valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and acceptable driving record obtained through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation required.
Acceptable Criminal Record Check required.
Passing of physical examination and TB required.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Great patience and a true desire to connect with others are keys to success in our program.

Responsibilities

Provides direct care and a safe, secure and supportive living environment in which individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities will learn to live and function as independently as possible within the community.