Vocational Direct Support Professional

About the Role

The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking to hire a full-time Vocational Direct Support Professional to provide vocational training, instruction, and supervision in the development and implementation of the Individuals Written Program for individuals assigned to the Center for Industrial Training (CIT) facility. CIT is a community-based program dedicated to serving individuals with vocational challenges, offering training and employment opportunities to those with disabilities and other vocational challenges in the tri-county area.

Responsibilities

• Provide vocational training and instruction to individuals with disabilities.
• Supervise the development and implementation of individualized written programs.
• Support individuals in achieving their vocational goals and leading self-directed, meaningful lives.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma/GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of work experience in vocational rehabilitation or a related field preferred.
• Physical stamina to lift and carry a minimum of 45 pounds and stand for up to seven hours.
• Punctual, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible, patient, respectful, discreet with confidential information, and honest.
• Passion for helping people.

Benefits

• Competitive wage of $16.26/hour.
• 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 and long-term disability.
• Retirement plan and other voluntary benefits.
• Job security as an essential employee.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 3:30pm (40 hours) or Monday-Friday, 7:30am to 2:30pm (35 hours). No weekends or holidays.

**$500 Sign On Bonus