What are the responsibilities and job description for the Direct Support Professional (PT) | Home & Community | State College/Bellefonte position at The Arc of Centre County?
Job Title: Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Department: Home and Community Services (HCS)
Pay: $17/hour Shift Differentials $600 Sign-on Bonus
Location: State College, PA and Bellefonte, PA
Schedule: Part-Time, Mon/Wed/Fridays Availability Preferred
No Experience Needed (all training is paid!) Get paid to help people with disabilities live more independently. You'll help with daily routines, community outings, transportation, and building real relationships.
Schedule & Pay
- Starting pay: $17/hour
- $600 sign-on/stay-on bonus
- Additional $1/hour shift differentials for late nights, weekends, and holidays (differentials can stack!)
- Opportunities to pick up extra shifts and overtime (time-and-a-half)
Benefits
- 26 hours of paid training per year
- 6 premium holidays annually; time-and-a-half pay for hourly employees who work those holidays
- Mileage reimbursed at $0.725/mile if using personal vehicle to transport individuals
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license
- TB test and Physical
- Able to lift 50 pounds & assist with physical supports such as lifting, bending, standing, etc.
Preferred, but Not Required:
- Experience working with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A)
- Experience in direct care, caregiving, behavioral health, or healthcare
What You'll Do
- Help with everyday tasks (meals, routines, personal care)
- Support life skills and independence
- Spend time in the community (shopping, activities, appointments)
- Build real relationships and provide encouragement
- Create a safe, respectful environment
Driving is part of the job
- You'll use your own car to take individuals to activities
- Mileage is reimbursed at $0.725 per mile
- Any increase in insurance costs are reimbursed!
Growth Opportunities
- Cross-Program Experience: Staff can explore different service areas such as residential services, community programming, employment services, or supported living to broaden their experience.
- Professional Training: We invest in our DSPs by supporting NADSP credentialing that recognize the important work they do every day. Eligible DSPs can earn an extra $1/hour per credentialed level, up to $3!
- Internal Promotion Culture: The Arc of Centre County believes in promotion from within. Many of our Director-level and Executive-level administrators started as DSPs!
About the Role
The Arc of Centre County is hiring Part-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to provide Home and Community Services (HCS) for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A). DSPs support individuals in their homes and throughout the community by assisting with daily living skills, community participation, relationship building, and achieving greater independence.
In this role, you will help individuals live meaningful, self-directed lives while building positive, supportive connections along the way. HCS staff play a vital role in promoting inclusion, choice, and active community involvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking entry-level work or a rewarding, purpose-driven career in human services. Paid training is provided, giving you the support and confidence needed to succeed from day one.
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Questions? Text Mo at (814) 810-7031
Salary : $17 - $18