Direct Support Professional

Job Description

Make a difference every day by joining CCRES as a Direct Support Professional / DSP!

NOW OFFERING PAID CREDENTIALS - Eliminating upfront costs for necessary clearances & TB screening!

SUMMARY:

The Direct Support Professional / DSP position starts at $18 per hour and progresses to $20 per hour

The Direct Support Professional / DSP is a direct service provider in the adult day program supporting consumers in community settings using a person-centered planning approach to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm

Flexible to consider a DSP to work 2-3 days between Monday-Friday

Location: Achieve program, 150 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Suite 430, Downingtown, PA 19335

11 paid holidays

10 days Paid Time Off (PTO)

Periodic retention bonus

PRIMARY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Provide 1:1 - 1:6 ratio services in adult day program and community settings to assist individuals in acquiring, maintaining, and improving self-help, domestic, socialization, and adaptive skills.

Provide support in the general areas of self-care, communication, fine and gross motor skills, mobility, therapeutic activities, personal adjustment and recreation.

Provide transportation as necessary to enable the individual’s Community Participation Service in accordance with his or her ISP.

Support the individual to participate in community events, associations, groups, functions, volunteer associations or community work projects.

Bridge communication gaps and facilitate meaningful social connections within the individual’s community with the ultimate goal of employment.

Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver's license preferred

Physical ability to safely lift 50+ pounds

CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS:

(Clearances & physical must be current within 12 months, TB must be current within 3 months)

PA Child Abuse (Act 151) Clearance

PA Criminal (Act 34) Clearance

PA Department of Human Services (DHS) Federal Criminal History Report (Use DHS Code: 1KG738)

TB Screening

Physical examination

Education Documentation - Diploma OR Official Transcripts

* Paid clearances & TB screening!

Benefits

CCRES PERKS:

Employees scheduled for 30+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits

Employer paid base medical plan!

Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for dental, vision, and other supplemental benefits: Life insurance, short-term disability, accidental, critical illness, hospital indemnity, Norton Life Lock identity protection

403 (b) Retirement Savings Plan - up to 3% employer match

Employer paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition discounts through educational partnerships

Milestone service awards

Employee referral bonus

Gift card raffle on pay-day Fridays

Paid credential renewals

About CCRES

As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services is an organization of dedicated and highly-trained staff members who provide quality services to schools, children, adults, and families. We work collaboratively with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system.

Mission Statement

The mission of CCRES is to ensure quality educational and human service programs for children, families, and schools. Through innovative partnerships, we provide human resources and grant opportunities.

CCRES is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

(Updated 10/28/24, KR)

Full-time