Direct Support Professional – Full Time

$500 Sign-On Bonus

About The Arc Of Cumberland And Perry Counties

The lack of services for people with disabilities led a group of parents to band together in 1953 to form The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC). For decades, children and adults with disabilities were systematically denied educational opportunities, vocational training jobs, housing, and almost every other right and service that people without disabilities took for granted. Today, our staff continues to advocate for people with disabilities; offer tools and training to help families; and ensure that individuals live, work, and play in their community. We would not be able to achieve our mission to empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community without our staff. Here at CPARC, we have a team-oriented culture where we work together and treat each other like family. Because we value the input of each employee, we have an open-door policy. We also offer top compensation and benefits.

A Day in the Life of a Direct Support Professional (DSP)

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. You assist with activities of daily living such as household maintenance, transportation, administration of medications, grocery shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and more. While supporting people with disabilities, you build strong relationships while learning their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes, and dislikes. This helps you to provide the best care. In this position, you find the work of supporting people with disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives
• Assist with activities of daily living, including household maintenance, transportation, administration of medications, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and personal care
• Build strong relationships with individuals by understanding their unique abilities, personalities, and needs

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle during working hours
• Punctual, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, patient, respectful, and discreet with confidential information
• Enjoys helping people

Pay

Competitive wage of $17.55/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time staff at no cost for employee-only coverage
• 3 weeks of paid vacation during the first year of employment
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement plan
• Other voluntary benefits

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week with flexible hours.