Direct Support Professional, Day Program/Residential

If you are a born leader with a desire to help others CARES of Central PA has the career for you! Use those talents to inspire others in a career that allows you to have a lasting impact in the lives of the clients and families you support.

C.A.R.E.S. of Central PA 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.

If you are seeking more than just a job, come work for C.A.R.E.S. of Central PA, where you CARE for others and we CARE about you!

We believe in work/life balance and provide a comprehensive benefits package including holiday pay and paid time off as well as medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance coverage and 401K investment option.

The C.A.R.E.S. of Central PA Day Program enables individuals with developmental disabilities to share life experiences and pursue community opportunities with supportive people. Day Program allows individuals to live to their fullest potential by becoming active, participating members of their community.

This position with CARES of Central PA would require you to work in both Day Program and Residential.

As a Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Day Program, you will plan and provide job development, pre-vocational training, life skills, social and recreation opportunities to adults with intellectual developmental disabilities. Assist Program Specialist in completing daily tasks.

Responsibilities:

· Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules, 2380 day program state regulations and policies governing daily program operations.

· Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county and state officials, individuals, their families, and the general public.

· Ability to plan, organize, supervise and direct several participants with developing activities to enhance participant growth.

· Knowledge of person centered planning and the ability to help individuals meet their plan of care objectives.

· Knowledge of pertinent community resources and facilities.

· Assist with obtaining volunteer sites.

· Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

As a Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP) for the Group Home, you will help the individual with cooking and cleaning, learning life skills, participating in social and recreational opportunities, ensuring their health and safety, assisting the individual in maintaining personal care, providing guidance in developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships, and assist the individual with maintaining and budgeting their money.

Responsibilities:

- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, rules, 6500 state regulations and policies governing daily operations

- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, county and state officials, the individual, the individual's family, and the general public

- Ability to plan, organize, and supervise one individual with developing activities to enhance growth

- Knowledge of person centered planning and the ability to help individuals meet their plan of care objectives

- Knowledge of pertinent community resources and facilities

- Meal Preparation

- Cleaning

- Shopping for household items

- Money and Budgeting

- Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

- Maintaining daily documentation

- Participating in the development of and implementing the Individual Support Plan (ISP)

Qualified candidates will have:

- High School Diploma or GED

- One years experience working with people with intellectual developmental disabilities or any equivalent combination of education and experience

- Valid driver’s license

- PA State Background Check

- FBI Clearance

- Child Abuse Clearance (if necessary)

Qualified candidates will have:

· High School Diploma or GED

· One years experience with IDD/MR disabilities or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Valid driver’s license

All candidates must be able to secure PA criminal, FBI and child abuse clearances.

Come work for a company that CARES for you!

CARES of Central PA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17