Part Time Direct Support Professional DSP

Direct Support Professional DSP

The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania is looking for a caring, personable, and dependable Direct Support Professional DSP to work in our Adult Day and/or Residential Program.

About The Arc of NEPA

The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania is a grassroots organization formed in 1955 by a group of parents seeking public education for their children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since that time a growing number of parents, neighbors and members of the business and professional communities have faced numerous challenges in advocating for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Arc continues to be a strong voice for education rights, community supports, progressive legislation, and public awareness. The Arc is the largest organization dedicated to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. You can rely on us!

What it's like to work at The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania

Working at The Arc of NEPA can be summed up with one word: Rewarding! Our vision is that people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are entitled to live full, self-determined and respected lives. The smiles of the individuals you will work with will make it almost impossible for you to have a bad day. Our employees love helping individuals reach their goals, become more independent, and experience fun and meaningful memories out in their community. What's more, The Arc of NEPA provides excellent growth opportunities for our employees as you'll have the opportunity to work alongside with some of the most compassionate and tenured staff. This growth even includes growing your paycheck as we provide competitive rates and an outstanding benefits package.

A day in the life working at The Arc

Working in the Adult Day Program or Community Living Arrangement (CLA) will give you the opportunity to do lots of different things. Primarily, you'll be responsible for assisting consumers in becoming fully included in the community, enhancing their self-image and skills development, and maximizing their independence in life. If you have a question or need some help, you'll be surrounded by helpful, friendly coworkers who are ready to jump in and assist. Our open-door policy ensures that you can get access to the person who has the information or knowledge that you need to get the job done for the individuals we serve and support.

What you need to be qualified for this job

To be qualified for this job, you've got to have a positive and caring attitude. Experience in the field is a great start, though not required as we will train you. Candidates must be reliable and should be able to demonstrate a pattern of successful time and attendance. In addition, candidates must have a valid state-issued driver's license, a High School Diploma or equivalent, an ability to work in a drug-free workplace setting, along with the successful completion of required background screenings, and have reached the minimum age of 18.

Work Schedule

Our Adult Day Program operates Monday through Friday on a first shift. The CLA's are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year-so we can generally work around many different schedules or shift preferences. Full-time, Part-time and substitute shifts are available, all in or within a 15-mile radius of Scranton, PA.

Are you ready to join our team?

If you feel like you are the right candidate for this position, just click on the apply button. Our quick application should take you less than 5 minutes to fill out, and your information will then be instantly sent to our Human Resources team.

1. I hereby declare that the above statements are true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. 

2. In the event of employment, I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of fact made in my application or interview(s) will be just and due cause for my discharge from employment. I understand, also, that I am required to abide by all rules and policies of The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

3. Further, I understand and acknowledge that any employment relationship with The Arc is "at will", which means that if I am employed by the agency, my employment and compensation can be terminated, with or without cause and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of either the agency or myself. 

4. In consideration of The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania's evaluation of my suitability for employment, I hereby authorize the agency to perform all checks of my credentials as allowed by law. This authorization shall include my former employer(s) to furnish The Arc with whatever information they may have regarding my employment, including my reason(s) for leaving. I am signing this waiver voluntarily and request that my former employer(s) respond to reference inquiries conducted by The Arc will full and complete information. Since this reference is an important part of my application for employment with The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania, I therefore waive and release The Arc and my former employer(s) from any and all claims or causes of action in law or equity, including but not limited to, defamation of character or invasion of privacy, which might arise from responding to this reference check. 

5. I acknowledge that The Arc has made no representations of any kind as to whether employment will be offered at the conclusion of its investigation.

6. I understand that as part of The Arc of Northeastern Pennsylvania's pre-employment procedures, any offer of employment is conditioned upon my submitting to and passing a pre-employment medical examination, including Tuberculin testing and controlled substance screening. Failure to comply with this requirement or having an unsatisfactory result will result in ineligibility for employment at The Arc.

7. I further understand that if I voluntarily terminate my employment with The Arc, for whatever reason, prior to the conclusion of my probationary period, I will maintain liability to The Arc for the cost of my pre-employment medical examination, including Tuberculin testing and controlled substance screening. If the aforementioned should occur, these costs will be deducted from my final paycheck. I also acknowledge that if the aforementioned should occur before I earn a paycheck, I shall still maintain liability to The Arc for these costs. In this last instance, I understand that The Arc may take whatever legal action it deems appropriate in order to recover these costs. 

8. I understand that the above conditions cannot be altered or amended, except in writing signed by the Executive Director.