Direct Support Professionals provide daily living assistance, personal care, and medication administration to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. They also facilitate community outings, plan activities, and maintain accurate daily documentation.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent. A valid driver's license and eligibility to work in the United States are also required.
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Job description
Description About Skills Skills of Central PA (Skills) provides support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges throughout central Pennsylvania. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career while helping people, give Skills a closer look! We have full-time and part-time position on various shifts available in Cumberland County including Carlisle and Mechanicsburg to discuss with you!
NOTE
We do not currently have full-time, overnight, positions open. All overnight positions are part-time position.
Our Full-Time Opening are
Mechanicsburg:
Evening
Position (2p-10p) w/ weekend rotation
Mechanicsburg:
Evening
Position (3p-11p) w/ weekend rotation
Carlisle:
Daylight/Evening
Position (works four days per week: One 12-hr day 6a-6p/7a-7p and two 10-hr shifts 6a-4p/9a-7p and the weekend rotation is 6a-2p)
Carlisle: Daylight/Evening Position (11a-7p) w/ weekend rotation 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. Support people with their daily living needs, independence skills, and personal care (e.g., grooming, bathing, toileting, dressing, feeding, cooking, cleaning, etc.) Administer medication(s), after you receive thorough training and certification. Complete documentation, daily as required (must be able to use a computer). 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 (this may include driving a van or larger; driver training is provided). Help the people you support build meaningful relationships in their communities and become a part of their support system at home. Check out the videos on our Career site for more information about what it’s like to work at Skills!\
About You There are a few things you’ll need to succeed at Skills. If you’ve got what it takes, this may be the most rewarding career you’ll ever have! You need “grit”. In this line of work, some days are challenging. When the going gets tough, you have to be tougher. You need “heart”. The people we support are vulnerable, so treating them with kindness, compassion, and respect is a must, not an option. You need to advocate. The people we support sometimes have difficulty speaking for themselves, so you need to learn about their needs and support them. You need to mentor. Our day-to-day work involves teaching people the skills they need to succeed. You have to be patient and dedicated to their progress. About the Benefits: Skills offers a great benefits package and a work environment to match! Competitive Pay Paid Holidays Generous Paid Time Off, Plus Personal Time and Sick Time
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Competitive Pay
Flexible Spending Account
Sick Time
Personal Time
Employee Wellness Program
Tuition Assistance
401k Retirement Program
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
Work Vehicle Available While On the Job
Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
401K Retirement Program (With Employer Matching)
Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
Tuition Assistance for Higher Education
Employee Wellness Program Exceptional Opportunities for Career Growth Great Co-workers and a Team to Support You! *For positions that qualify
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.
Requirements
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
