What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSP East Stroudsburg, No nights or weekends! position at CARES?
Looking for a rewarding, full-time position with the potential for full-time in the future? If you have a desire for helping others and are caring and patient, C.A.R.E.S. has job opportunities for you!
C.A.R.E.S. provides person-centered services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We specialize in connecting individuals with opportunities to be family focused, self-determined, individualized, and person centered. So if you are seeking more than just a job, come work for C.A.R.E.S., where you CARE for other and we CARE about you! Career opportunities with C.A.R.E.S. allow you to have a lasting impact in the lives of those you support. And that opportunity could change your life, too!
The C.A.R.E.S. Day Program, located in East Stroudsburg, is a unique, community-based program where individuals focus on volunteering and recreational activities while maximizing life skills, pre-vocational skills and social skills. Our goal is to ensure that individuals are not just in the community, but are known as a valuable part of their community.
This position is a full-time position. The hours of the program are Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, with transportation between 8 am - 9 am in the morning and 3pm - 4pm in the afternoon.
As a Direct Support Professional you will take VIP's (that's what we call the participants in our programs!) to the library, bowling, volunteer sites, on picnics, as an example teaching them valuable life skills and creating social/recreation opportunities. CARES has a fleet of vehicles for transportation.
All candidates must be able to secure PA criminal, FBI, child abuse clearances and have a valid license and clean driving record.
CARES is a family owned and operated provider of personalized services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We place high value on caring and dedicated employees and reward all employees with a competitive package that includes bonuses, comprehensive and competitive insurance plans that include medical, dental and vision. Additionally, we believe in providing for the future of our employees and we offer a generous 401K match. The company provides, at no expense to the employee, life insurance and short and long term disability. Because we believe and promote work/life balance, we offer paid holidays and PTO. Benefits are available to all employees working 30 or more hours per week. We also offer paid training, employee-centric retreats, company events and various incentives throughout the year.
CARES is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Come work for a company that CARES for you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
Schedule:
- Day shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- DSP: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Salary : $17
