Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Services
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UCP Central PA
Mechanicsburg, PA, US
Summary
The Direct Support Professional assists adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities with daily living needs such as grooming, meal preparation, and medication monitoring. They also promote independence and community involvement by building trusting relationships and following individualized support plans.
Job Description
Overview
Direct Support Professional (DSP), Residential Services
- Current Open Schedules:
- *Experience Required* Full-time - Awake overnights; Sunday- Thursday 11:00 pm- 7:00 am (3329)
- Part-time 20+- Monday- Friday either 3:00 pm- 7:00 pm or 4:00 pm- 8:00 pm (3336)
- *Experience Required* Part-time <20- Week 1: Saturday and Sunday 7:00 am- 3:00 pm; Week 2: Monday and Tuesday 7:00 am- 3:00 pm (3333)
- *Experience Required* Part-time <20- Week 1: Saturday and Sunday 3:00 pm- 11:00 pm; Week 2: Monday and Tuesday 3:00 pm- 11:00 pm (3334)
- Location: Mechanicsburg, PA
- Pay: $19.00 per hour, up to $19.75 per hour with NADSP DSP certification(s)
- An extra $1 per hour for eligible 2nd shift and weekend hours
What We’re Looking For:
- Entry level, training provided (some positions require experience, read schedule carefully)
- A valid driver’s license and 6 months driving experience
- 18 years of age
- Access to a vehicle with valid insurance, registration, and inspection
- Ability to communicate, read, write, and understand the English language
- Preferred: Previous Personal Care Aide, Caregiver, Direct Support Professional (DSP), or Direct Care Worker experience
- Preferred: Knowledge of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism
As a DSP (Direct Support Professional) in Residential Services, you’ll support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes by assisting with daily needs, teaching life skills, encouraging independence, and promoting a safe and meaningful home life.
What You’ll Do:
- Support individuals with daily living needs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, meal preparation, use of adaptive equipment, and providing transportation to appointments, activities, and community outings (training provided)
- Encourage independence, confidence, and life-skill development
- Build trusting, respectful relationships through effective communication
- Follow individualized support plans and document progress
- Assist with health and safety needs, including medication support and monitoring
- Promote meaningful activities, community involvement, and strong social connections
Why UCP?
- Welcomes both entry level and experienced individuals
- Paid training and certifications including; CPR, First Aid, and Medication Administration
- Opportunities for advancement through our Pathfinder Program or within our growing organization
- Same day pay available through Tapcheck
- Comprehensive benefits may include, Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement with Company Match, Paid Time Off (PTO), and more
- Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
- Inclusive culture that values feedback, individuality, and employee recognition
- Refer & earn $1,000
Join Our Team!
Change lives. Including your own – Apply today.
UCP Central PA is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers, including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected].
UCP Central PA has been creating opportunities for people of all ages with all types of disabilities for nearly seventy years.
Today our nearly 1,500 employees deliver on our mission as we empower 1,500 people with diverse abilities each year to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. We are planting seeds daily until we achieve our vision of a community that embrace’s every individuals’ abilities.
We encourage a life without limits for people who are born with a disability, acquire a disability through illness, accident or injury, or are aging into a disability through our comprehensive service offerings.
• We offer children who are experiencing delays in meeting developmental milestones various therapies to help them reach their full potential
• We deliver a broad system of support for the entire family including grandparents and siblings
• We provide the support, resources, and access that helps people secure, maintain, and succeed at competitive, meaningful employment
• We help people lead more independent, full, and engaging lives while volunteering, working, shopping, or participating in recreational opportunities
• We are building strong community connections by matching each person’s strengths, preferences, and abilities with available local opportunities
• We provide a place to call home, and a nurturing and supportive family environment rich with life experiences for people
• We provide the opportunity for people to manage their own supports and services
• We restore and refurbish home medical equipment and assistive technology devices and redistribute to the community free of charge
• We make everyday living easier, and otherwise impossible tasks possible for people
Founded
1953
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Camp Hill, PA
UCP Central PA has been creating opportunities for people of all ages with all types of disabilities for nearly seventy years.
Today our nearly 1,500 employees deliver on our mission as we empower 1,500 people with diverse abilities each year to live a meaningful life through innovative support and services. We are planting seeds daily until we achieve our vision of a community that embrace’s every individuals’ abilities.
We encourage a life without limits for people who are born with a disability, acquire a disability through illness, accident or injury, or are aging into a disability through our comprehensive service offerings.
• We offer children who are experiencing delays in meeting developmental milestones various therapies to help them reach their full potential
• We deliver a broad system of support for the entire family including grandparents and siblings
• We provide the support, resources, and access that helps people secure, maintain, and succeed at competitive, meaningful employment
• We help people lead more independent, full, and engaging lives while volunteering, working, shopping, or participating in recreational opportunities
• We are building strong community connections by matching each person’s strengths, preferences, and abilities with available local opportunities
• We provide a place to call home, and a nurturing and supportive family environment rich with life experiences for people
• We provide the opportunity for people to manage their own supports and services
• We restore and refurbish home medical equipment and assistive technology devices and redistribute to the community free of charge
• We make everyday living easier, and otherwise impossible tasks possible for people
Founded
1953
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Camp Hill, PA
