Direct Support Professional- Waiver- Ridgway, PA - Shelley Drive

Ridgway, PA, USA

About the role

The Direct Support Professional (DSP) provides direct care within the Community Residential Program. This program provides residential services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Elk County. The Direct Support Professional provides daily individualized care to each consumer while encouraging independence, respecting personal preferences, and ensuring their health and welfare.

Requirements

• Age 18 or older by the completion of new hire training and orientation
• Ability and willingness to learn new skills involving working with adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Benefits

• Generous Paid Leave - including Paid Time Off, holidays, and personal days
• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage - medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions
• Pet Insurance options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (if applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources
• Additional Perks - and more!

Pay

$16.00 per hour

Schedule

Full Time (40 hours)

About Us

Dickinson Center, Inc. has provided a continuum of mental health, intellectual disability, and Children's Prevention services in Northwestern Pennsylvania since 1958. We are a progressive non-profit organization with almost 200 employees and an annual operating budget of nearly $10 million.