Direct Support Professional (DSP)
About The Position
Are you a Direct Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Residential Specialist, Home Health Aid, Caregiver, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or looking for an opportunity to help people, have we got a job for you. Hiring Immediately, no experience necessary! As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) you will develop relationships with adults with an intellectual and/or developmental disability where they live, work, or in other community settings, in order to promote their emotional, physical and personal well-being. This position is part of our Adult Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Community Home Services. You will be part of a team of coworkers staffing and serving a group of community homes or residential programs. Currently hiring for positions in Hanover and New Salem, PA. Full-Time & Part-Time - 1st, 2nd and 3rd shift positions. CSG’s Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD/ASD) Services is excited to offer a 2 week paid orientation for this position. Orientation includes the necessary foundational training needed before providing services in the programs and sets you up for a successful career at CSG. Orientation is held in-person at our Mountville, Williamsport, and Bethlehem offices. Mileage reimbursement is provided for orientation related travel. Base Rate $17/hr. $1/hr. shift differentials for awake overnight & weekend hours.
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older.
- Willingness to accompany those you serve into the community and provide support and assistance in interactions while maintaining sensitivity to the civil and human rights and dignity of the individual.
- Valid driver's license and the willingness to transport individuals in personal or CSG vehicles, including passenger vans.
- Willingness and ability to work in and travel to an identified group of community homes.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist individuals in the development of appropriate life skills necessary to reach their highest level of potential including interaction with others, cooking, housekeeping, money management, personal hygiene, etc.
- Support the individuals' preferences and ensure their interests are honored.
- Actively search for opportunities for those you serve to experience life in their homes and communities based on their hobbies and interests.
- Help individuals reach their goals to be more independent by offering guidance, instruction, and role modeling.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
- Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
- Extensive Paid Training
- Career Development Opportunities
- Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay
- Family Medical and Parental Leave
- Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
- Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Life Insurance
- Wellness Opportunities
- Tuition Assistance
- Mentor/Mentee Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
