Program Advisor/Direct Support Professional - Part Time-Carlisle Area

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties • Carlisle, PA

75d • $17

About The Position

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Carlisle, PA is seeking to hire a part time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for the individuals we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Would you like to support individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? Do you thrive as part of a dedicated and motivated team? Are you considering a human services career where you can really make a difference? If so, keep reading about this DSP position! Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) earn a competitive wage of $17.12/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential. Our passionate team members also enjoy 60 hours of paid vacation during the first year of employment, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability. If this sounds like the entry-level opportunity in human services that you've been looking for, apply today!

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during working hours.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and patient.
• Respectful, discreet with confidential information, and honest.
• Enjoy helping people.

Responsibilities

• Support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible.
• Assist with activities of daily living such as household maintenance, transportation, administration of medications, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care.
• Build strong relationships with individuals by learning their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes, and dislikes.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $17.12/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential.
• 60 hours of paid vacation during the first year of employment.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees