You don't need a degree to have a career! Career opportunities with C.A.R.E.S. allow you to have a lasting impact in the lives of those you support. And that opportunity could change your life, too! CARES has an immediate need for full-time and part-time Direct Support Professionals to work with clients in our Home and Community Program.

C.A.R.E.S. provides person-centered services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We specialize in connecting individuals with opportunities to be family focused, self-determined, individualized, and person centered. So if you are seeking more than just a job, come work for C.A.R.E.S., where you CARE for other and we CARE about you!

We believe in work/life balance and provide a comprehensive full-time benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurances, holiday pay and paid time off as well as 401K investment option and bonuses for qualifying employees.

As a community-based program, individuals focus on volunteering and recreational activities while maximizing life skills, pre-vocational skills and social skills. Our goal is to ensure that individuals are not just in the community, but are known as a valuable part of their community.

As a DSP for Home and Community you will plan and provide developmental training, life skills, and social/recreation opportunities to the adults in the program. Duties include

All candidates must be able to secure PA criminal, FBI, child abuse clearances and have a valid driver's license and clean driving record.

CARES is a family owned and operated provider of personalized services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We place high value on caring and dedicated employees and reward all employees with a competitive package that includes bonuses, comprehensive and competitive insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision for qualifying employees. Additionally, we believe in providing for the future of our employees and we offer a generous 401K match. The company provides, at no expense to qualifying employees, life insurance and short and long term disability. Because we believe and promote work/life balance, we offer paid holidays and PTO. Benefits are available to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. We also offer paid training, employee-centric retreats, company events and various incentives throughout the year.

CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come work for a company that CARES for you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• CPR/First Aid certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Walnutport, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road