Direct Support Professional
About The Position
Easterseals Western and Central Pennsylvania is a nonprofit organization providing programs and services to individuals with disabilities and other special needs. Its Residential Program is hiring a full-time Direct Support Professional for a community residential home in Oil City, Pennsylvania. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Tuesday through Saturday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with eight-hour shifts, at $18.00 per hour. The organization operates four community residential homes staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Staff provide direct care and maintain a safe, secure, and supportive living environment where individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities can learn to live and function as independently as possible within the community.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Successful completion of the Medication Administration Test after hiring.
- Current valid Pennsylvania driver's license and an acceptable driving record obtained through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
- Acceptable criminal record check.
- Passing physical examination and TB test.
- Patience and a genuine desire to connect with others.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities.
- Help maintain a safe, secure, and supportive residential living environment.
- Support individuals in learning to live and function as independently as possible within the community.
Benefits
- Health care valued at $6,000.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Ancillary insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Eligibility for the retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program for counseling and support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
