Personal Care Assistant (PCA) / Direct Support Professionals (DSP)

Community Resources for Independence • Erie, PA

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About The Position

CRI is hiring caregivers in the Erie area to work as Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), depending on client availability. The role supports clients with personal care and everyday activities, community participation, appointments, and independent living. DSPs also help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) work toward goals in their Service Plans through community integration, social engagement, and skill-building. Flexible schedules and a range of shifts and locations are offered, with training and ongoing support provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Should have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Must successfully pass a variety of background checks and clearances.
• Must be available to work every other weekend and holidays and participate in an on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with light housekeeping, meals, and personal care tasks.
• Join clients on walks and other community activities.
• Accompany clients to appointments, shopping, and other errands as needed.
• Help clients live independently and participate in their communities.
• Support IDD clients in reaching goals outlined in their Service Plans.
• Facilitate community integration, social engagement, and skill-building activities.
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice in daily living.
• Participate in team meetings and share insights about client progress.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and healthy environment through light housekeeping as needed.
• Build trusting relationships with clients through effective communication and empathy.
• Work every other weekend and holidays, and participate in an on-call rotation.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules with a variety of shifts and locations.
• Paid initial and ongoing classroom and online training.
• Coaching and mentoring.
• 24/7 support from supervisors, schedulers, and trainers.
• Schedules matched to employee and client needs.
• Overtime pay, shift differentials, and bonuses, including longevity and perfect-attendance bonuses.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Voluntary supplemental insurance.
• Retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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