What are the responsibilities and job description for the FT Direct Support Professional - Home & Community position at The Arc of Centre County?
Job Title: Home and Community Services (HCS) Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Pay: $18/hour Shift Differentials $1,200 Sign-on Bonus
Location: State College and Bellefonte, PA (Multiple Sites)
Schedule: Full-Time, 40 h/week
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. Access to a personal vehicle may be required; Agency vehicles may also be provided.
Schedule & Pay
- Starting pay: $18/hour
- $1,200 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
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- HSA Options
Required Qualifications
- 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid driver's license (agency vehicles provided for community outings)
- 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!
- Specific insurance requirements apply; any change in 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 Full-Time Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism (IDD/A) in their homes and communities.
DSPs play an important role in helping individuals build greater independence and enjoy more meaningful lives, while forming positive, supportive relationships along the way.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for entry-level work or a rewarding, purpose-driven career. Paid training is provided, so you can begin a career in human services with the support and confidence to succeed.
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Questions? Text Mo at (814) 810-7031
Salary : $18 - $19