What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP (Direct Support Professional) position at Valley Community Services?
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Valley Community Services is committed to providing the highest quality services to the people and families we serve. Every person in the agency from the Executive Director to the newest member of the direct service personnel must strive to adhere to the founding principle which requires that every minute of every day should be dedicated to providing the people we serve with a day better than the day before.
Direct Support Professionals are needed to support people with Intellectual Disabilities with the ultimate goal of gaining independence and community integration. Paid training, flexible schedule, and all shifts available in the Blairsville, PA area. If you are a caring and compassionate person, please join us in our goal of “Supporting People”.
Qualifications:
- Valid PA driver’s license
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Background checks
- Physical/ Mantoux TB required
- Pre- Employment Drug Testing
Benefits: (PT & FT Status) Once Eligible
- Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
- Immediate Accrual of Vacation/Sick Time
- Nine overtime paid holidays for timed worked plus paid day off for birthday
- Disability, Life and other supplemental insurance available
- Verizon Wireless discount
- Optional retirement plan
E.O.E/ A.D.A
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Caregiving: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Blairsville, PA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person