Program Advisor/Direct Support Professional - Part Time - Mt Holly
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The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties
Mount Holly Springs, PA, US
Summary
Provide direct care and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to help them live independently. Responsibilities include assisting with activities of daily living, medication administration, and community integration.
Job Description
**$500 Sign-On Bonus**
The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties in Mt Holly, PA is seeking to hire a part time entry-level Direct Support Professional (DSP) to provide direct care for the individuals we serve with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Would you like to support individuals with disabilities to lead self-directed, meaningful lives? Do you thrive as part of a dedicated and motivated team? Are you considering a human services career where you can really make a difference? If so, keep reading about this DSP position!
Our Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) earn a competitive wage of $17.55/hour plus an additional $1/hour shift differential. Our passionate team members also enjoy 60 hours of paid vacation during the first year of employment, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, and long-term disability. If this sounds like the entry-level opportunity in human services that you've been looking for, apply today!
ABOUT THE ARC OF CUMBERLAND AND PERRY COUNTIES
The lack of services for people with disabilities led a group of parents to band together in 1953 to form The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties (CPARC). For decades, children and adults with disabilities were systematically denied educational opportunities, vocational training jobs, housing, and almost every other right and service that people without disabilities took for granted. Today, our staff continues to advocate for people with disabilities; offer tools and training to help families; and ensure that individuals live, work, and play in their community.
We would not be able to achieve our mission to empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community without our staff. Here at CPARC, we have a team-oriented culture where we work together and treat each other like family. Because we value the input of each employee, we have an open-door policy. We also offer top compensation and benefits.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL (DSP)
As a Direct Support Professional (DSP), you support people with disabilities to live their best lives as independently as possible. You assist with activities of daily living such as household maintenance, transportation, administration of medications, grocery shopping, meal preparation, personal care, and more. While supporting people with disabilities, you build strong relationships while learning their individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, motivation, likes, and dislikes. This helps you to provide the best care. In this position, you find the work of supporting people with disabilities to live amazing lives according to their own needs and desires extremely rewarding!
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle during working hours
Are you punctual and reliable? Can you keep track of multiple tasks and prioritize effectively? Do you have good interpersonal and communication skills? Are you flexible and patient? Are you respectful, discreet with confidential information, and honest? Do you enjoy helping people? If so, you may be perfect for this entry-level human services position!
WORK SCHEDULE
This is a part time, less than 20 hours a week position.
Sundays 2:00pm-8:45pm
Mondays 5:00pm-10:15pm
Tuesdays 5:00pm-10:15pm
ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?
If you feel that you are the right fit for this entry-level position in human services, complete our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to hearing from you!
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
People with intellectual disabilities have a safe place to live at CPARC, and services that encourage them to grow. “CPARC helps us grow and grow and grow, like a flower,” says Bryan, one of the folks we support.
Just 60 years ago, people with disabilities were living in institutional settings. At that time, the only option for parents of a child with a disability was to place their child in a state institution.
A group of concerned parents created CPARC in 1953 to offer an alternative to institutionalization for their children with special needs.
The mission of The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC) is to empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community.
“You help people, like my son, feel self-sufficient,” one mother says.
Founded
1953
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Human Resources Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Carlisle, PA
People with intellectual disabilities have a safe place to live at CPARC, and services that encourage them to grow. “CPARC helps us grow and grow and grow, like a flower,” says Bryan, one of the folks we support.
Just 60 years ago, people with disabilities were living in institutional settings. At that time, the only option for parents of a child with a disability was to place their child in a state institution.
A group of concerned parents created CPARC in 1953 to offer an alternative to institutionalization for their children with special needs.
The mission of The Arc of Cumberland & Perry Counties (CPARC) is to empower, inspire, and educate people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families, and the community.
“You help people, like my son, feel self-sufficient,” one mother says.
Founded
1953
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Human Resources Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Carlisle, PA
