What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional position at Lawrence County Association for Responsible Care?
If you have a background or interest as a Home Health Aid, Direct Support Professional, Caretaker, or Caregiver apply today to join our team! We are the largest provider of community and residential services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Lawrence County. We are looking for caring, compassionate, and energetic staff to assist adults with intellectual disabilities make a home and life in our community.
Benefits
- $15.24 minimum an hour
- $2000.00 Sign on bonus for all new hire DSP
- 100% employer paid Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, all plans {single, family}, for full time employees and their families; no employee contribution required.
- Compensation for voluntarily waiving the Agency benefits, up to $5,000.00 annually.
- Comprehensive paid training
- 401k Plan with employer contribution of 10%, no employee contribution required
- Paid Sick and Vacation Days
- 9 Paid Company Holidays
- Annual raises
Job Types:
We offer Full-time, Part-time, hours with many flexible shift options that will work for you, ex. mornings, afternoons, nights.
As DSP, you will:
- Provide residents with individualized care in one of our group homes
- Support clients in daily routines, hobbies, appointments, and outings including shopping and attending community events
- Assist with meal prep, household chores, and personal hygiene, and medication administration
- Provide ongoing support, guidance, and role modeling
- Enable improvement in areas like personal responsibility, social skills, community living skills and behavior.
- Build relationships with clients and families
- Accurately document services and complete monthly required trainings
You’ll be more than a caregiver. You’ll be a source of stability, advocacy, and empowerment. Apply today to help individuals live more independently with safety and comfort ensured!
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma / GED
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Reliable means of transportation
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to pass required background checks, MVR, physical, TB, and drug screening
Prior experience is preferred but not required! All training is paid for and provided by LCARC prior to starting.
EOE
Pay: From $15.24 per hour
Expected hours: 8.0 – 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you at least 18 years of age?
License/Certification:
- Drivers License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- New Castle, PA 16101 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Castle, PA 16101: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $5,000