Program Advisors/Direct Support Professional – Full Time –Harrisburg
About The Position
The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC) is hiring a full-time, entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The role provides direct care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, supporting them to lead self-directed, meaningful lives and live as independently as possible. DSPs assist with activities of daily living, including household maintenance, transportation, medication administration, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care. They build relationships with the people they support and learn about each person's abilities, personality, interests, learning style, motivation, preferences, and needs in order to provide appropriate care. The work is described as rewarding and is carried out in a team-oriented workplace with an open-door policy. The position pays $17.55 per hour, plus a $1 per hour shift differential, and offers a $500 sign-on bonus. It is a 40-hour-per-week position with flexible hours.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age.
- Have a valid driver's license.
- Have access to a vehicle during working hours.
- Be punctual and reliable.
- Be able to keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be flexible and patient.
- Be respectful, discreet with confidential information, and honest.
- Enjoy helping people.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Support individuals in living as independently as possible and pursuing meaningful lives according to their needs and desires.
- Assist with activities of daily living, including household maintenance, transportation, medication administration, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care.
- Build relationships with the individuals supported and learn about their abilities, personalities, interests, learning styles, motivation, preferences, and needs.
Benefits
- $500 sign-on bonus.
- Health insurance, with employee-only coverage at no cost for full-time staff.
- Dental insurance, with employee-only coverage at no cost for full-time staff.
- Vision insurance, with employee-only coverage at no cost for full-time staff.
- Three weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability coverage.
- 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
