Direct Support Professional (DSP)

About the role

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 in Hanover, New Salem, Red Lion, and York, PA.

CSG's Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Services offers 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.

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, and personal hygiene.
• 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.

Requirements

• 18 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.

Pay

Base rate of pay $17/hr. with the potential to earn up to $21/hr. depending on location and shift.

Schedule

Full-Time & Part-Time positions available across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts.

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.

Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.