Direct Support Professional

Clarvida - Pennsylvania • Huntingdon, PA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

Clarvida is hiring a Direct Support Professional to provide high-quality, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals with developmental disabilities in a day program setting. The role supports individuals’ social, emotional, and environmental needs to help them achieve greater independence while ensuring they are treated respectfully and with dignity. Work takes place in the day program and community settings in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Hold a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license and have a good driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to individuals participating in the day program.
• Assist in training new staff to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with state regulations and internal policies.
• Administer medication and ensure proper documentation and tracking of medications.
• Encourage the development of life skills to promote independence.
• Support individuals in participating in community activities and daily routines.

Benefits

• Paid vacation days for full-time employees, increasing with tenure.
• Separate sick leave for full-time employees that rolls over annually.
• Up to 10 paid holidays for full-time employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options for full-time employees.
• DailyPay access to earnings before payday for full-time employees.
• Training, development, and continuing education credits for licensure requirements for full-time employees.
• 401(k) plan for all employees.
• Free licensure supervision for all employees.
• Pet insurance for all employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• National discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment through Perks @Clarvida.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Cell phone stipend.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED