Skills of Central PA·State College, Pennsylvania
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) provide essential support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in residential group homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living needs, planning activities, and fostering community relationships.
Description About Skills Skills of Central PA (Skills) provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania.
We offer services in 17 counties throughout the region and employ approximately 1,000 people in a variety of professional, clinical, and direct support roles.
If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look!
We have various shifts available throughout Centre County including State College, Bellefonte, Howard, Philipsburg and Howard to discuss with you!
Full-time daylight is no available at this time.
Part-time positions are available on all shifts!!
About the Job Skills is seeking Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to work in our residential group homes. DSPs are the key to the services we provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The job is challenging and rewarding. As a DSP you will: Use person-centered thinking to thoroughly understand the wants and needs of the people you support and what is important to/for them Plan parties, games, crafts, outings, and other activities based on the interests of people you support Drive people to and from fun community activities and appointments Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.) Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training Complete documentation, as needed Check out the videos on our Career site for more information about what it’s like to work at Skills!
Skills of Central PA prohibits hiring and employment discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, race, color, disability, ethnic or national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, pregnancy, religion, sex, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, or any other bases under the law. Skills is an equal opportunity service provider and employer.
About the Requirements You do not need prior experience or a college degree to become a Direct Support Professional. In fact, we’ll provide all of the training and certification you need to be successful. There are a few simple requirements you’ll need for the position: 18 years of age or older High School diploma or GED equivalent Valid driver’s license Eligible to work in the United States
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