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Residential Direct Support Professional | Full Time | Bellefonte, PA

The Arc of Centre County
Bellefonte, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/24/2026
Job Title: Residential Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Pay: $18/hour Shift Differentials $1,200 Sign-on Bonus

Location: Bellefonte, PA

Schedule: Full-Time (Weekdays and/or Weekends 7a-2p or 2p-10p)

No Experience Needed (all training is paid!)

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 (Capital Blue Cross)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance (Equitable)
  • Short & Long Term Disability (Equitable)
  • Voluntary Life Insurance (Equitable)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan

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.

No experience is required - all training is paid!

What You'll Do

  • Provide direct support to adults with IDD/A in residential homes
  • Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs) including cooking, hygiene, and routines
  • Support individuals in building independence & life skills
  • Provide community-based support, including transportation to activities and appointments
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and person-centered care environment
  • Build meaningful relationships while making a difference every day

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. Credentialed DSPs earn an extra $1/hour per credentialed level, up to and additional $3/hour!
  • Internal Promotion Culture: The Arc of Centre County believes in promoting 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 group homes in Bellefonte, PA.

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.

Apply Today! Have fun. Make a difference. Achieve with Us®

Questions? Text Mo at (814) 810-7031

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